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Old Rock House

Mobeetie, Wheeler County

Marker Text

First substantial home in Wheeler County, built across creek from Hidetown, buffalo hunters' post, about 1875 for first sheriff Henry Fleming. Rock quarried nearby. Ell of four 14 foot square rooms. Was considered a mansion. Served the county until a courthouse could be built. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Marker Details

Address CR H
Location Description Old Mobeetie, off CR H on private property
Marker # 1912
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses; design and construction; pioneers; law enforcement; courthouse
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 35.494285, -100.42351

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