Near Belmont in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

William B. Fleming

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

1. William B. Fleming Marker

Inscription.

Born in Lumpkin County, Georgia, in 1830, William B. Fleming came to Texas before 1850 where he enlisted in Company C of the Texas Rangers Mounted Volunteers and later the Confederate Army during the Civil War. After the war, Fleming moved to Gonzales County. In partnership with Charles Erasmus Littlefield in 1871, Fleming purchased land on the Guadalupe River south bank. Fleming erected a dog run-style cabin of black walnut logs where remnants can still be found. Fleming purchased his first horse known as "Old Billy" and used him to breed a line of quarter horses known as "Billys". Cowboys, rodeo performers and racing enthusiasts coveted Billy horses and Fleming was one of the premier horse breeders of his day.

Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17932.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 29° 30.702′ N, 97° 41.81′ W. Marker is near Belmont, Texas, in Gonzales County. Marker is on State Highway 80, 0.2 miles south of County Road 108, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belmont TX 78604, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. El Capote Ranch

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(approx. 3.7 miles away); Former Site of Dowdy School (approx. 6½ miles away); Wilson Potteries (approx. 6.8 miles away); Old Nixon Cemetery (approx. 7.2 miles away); Leesville Baptist Church (approx. 7.6 miles away); Leesville School (approx. 7.6 miles away); Rev. Alejo Hernández (approx. 7.7 miles away); Gonzales - San Antonio Road (approx. 9.6 miles away).

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2021

2. William B. Fleming Marker

The view of the William B. Fleming Marker from the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2021

3. The view of the William B. Fleming Marker from the highway

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,409 times since then and 173 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 3, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.