William B. Fleming
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Raven
N 29° 30.702 W 097° 41.810
14R E 626303 N 3265387
A marker by the West side of TX-80, just South of where the road crosses the Guadalupe river, briefly denoting the history of a locally famous horse breeder.
Waymark Code: WMT4B3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2016
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The marker is relatively new at the time of this waymark's posting: it was created in 2014 and inaugurated on May 9th 2015. Per the
THC records:
"Gonzales, Texas — The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized an early South Texas horse breeder as a significant part of Texas history by awarding an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors William B. Fleming, an important yet little-known figure in local history.
"A dedication ceremony to commemorate the monument will be held on May 9, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. just outside scenic Rancho Richey Refuge, which stands one mile south of Belmont on Texas Highway 80. Featured during the morning are ranch owners, County Judge David Bird, County Historical Commission chair Glenda Gordon, government officials, equestrians, and Lockhart songwriter Fletcher Clark presenting his song penned for the occasion, “Ride My Billy Horse.” The Gonzales County Historical Commission welcomes the public to attend and witness this exciting heritage event."