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Ghost Town · Michigan

Fleming

A ghost town of unknown status in Michigan.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

County
Not recorded
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Fleming. Robben Wright Fleming (December 18, 1916 – January 11, 2010), also known in his youth as Robben Wheeler Fleming, was an American lawyer, legal scholar, and academic administrator.

The story of Fleming

Michigan's ghost towns are copper and iron towns of the Upper Peninsula, plus lumber camps the pine barons abandoned.

Robben Wright Fleming (December 18, 1916 – January 11, 2010), also known in his youth as Robben Wheeler Fleming, was an American lawyer, legal scholar, and academic administrator. Fleming was born in Paw Paw, Illinois, in 1916, he studied at Beloit College and later received his legal education at the University of Wisconsin Law School. During World War II, Fleming served as a U.S. Army lawyer specializing in labor negotiation and labor arbitration.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Fleming is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Fleming is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Fleming FAQs

Where is Fleming located?
Fleming is in Michigan. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Fleming in?
No county is recorded for Fleming in the sources used for this directory — it's listed under Michigan.
What is the history of Fleming?
Robben Wright Fleming (December 18, 1916 – January 11, 2010), also known in his youth as Robben Wheeler Fleming, was an American lawyer, legal scholar, and academic administrator.
What remains at Fleming today?
The on-the-ground condition of Fleming is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Fleming?
Here's the honest truth: access to Fleming is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Robben Wright Fleming”), CC BY-SA.

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