| Marker Number |
1912 |
| Atlas Number |
5483001912 |
| Marker Title |
Old Rock House |
| Index Entry |
Rock House, Old |
| Address |
CR H |
| City |
Mobeetie |
| County |
Wheeler |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
370884 |
| UTM Northing |
3928791 |
| Subject Codes |
houses; design and construction; pioneers; law enforcement; courthouse |
| Marker Year |
1964 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
Old Mobeetie, off CR H on private property |
| Private Property |
Yes |
| Marker Condition |
Access Restricted |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| 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 |
