Fleming Oak
Camped here in 1854 with his father, young Martin V. Fleming hid behind this tree and saved himself when hostile Indians rode through the grove. Years later paving contractors started to cut the oak, but were stopped by "Uncle Mart" with his gun. (1965)
31.8976° N, 98.6048° W
Where to Find It
Comanche County Courthouse grounds, southwest corner facing W. Central Ave. (US 377)
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE General Ashbel Smith, C.S.A. Comanche
- <0.1 mi SW Indian Raid in Comanche Comanche
- <0.1 mi N Old Cora Courthouse Comanche
- <0.1 mi E Robert Thomas Hill Comanche
- <0.1 mi NW First Comanche County Courthouse Comanche
- 0.2 mi SE St. Louis and San Francisco (Frisco) Railway Depot Comanche