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Black plaque № 14884

Mobeetie, TX, United States

Old Rock House. 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) #1912

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