Fleming, Kansas facts for kids

Fleming is a small place in Kansas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Fleming is located in Crawford County, Kansas.

A Look Back at Fleming

What Was Fleming Like?

Fleming once had its own post office. A post office is a place where people send and receive mail. This post office first opened its doors in 1892. Having a post office often showed that a community was active and growing. It helped people connect with others far away.

The post office in Fleming served the local people for several years. It closed down in 1908. After that, people in Fleming likely used post offices in nearby towns for their mail.

Famous People from Fleming

A Baseball Star

Even though Fleming is a small community, a famous person was born there! His name was Tom Wilson. He was born in Fleming in 1890. Tom Wilson grew up to become a professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in the early 1900s.