Old Rock House

Historical marker location:

SH 152, W on CR "H", Mobeetie, Texas

( From Wheeler, take S.H. 152 northwest about 11 miles to county road "H"; take road about 1 mile to private ranch entrance (Jim Fleming Ranch))

Marker installed: 1962

First permanent dwelling in this region. Built in 1870 by Henry Fleming, first sheriff in the Panhandle, who held court here until courthouse was built. Constructed of native stone. Foundations made by digging trench in ground and placing large rocks to make walls 18 inches thick, 10 feet high. (1964).

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