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Loving's Bend

U.S. 285, North of Loving City Limits, Loving, NM, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 17' 38.3532", -104° 6' 8.46"
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In July 1867, Oliver Loving, a partner in the Goodnight-Loving cattle concern, was seriously wounded in a fight with Comanches. While his companion, "One-Armed" Bill Wilson, went for help, Loving stood off the attack for two days and nights. Loving died from his wounds at Fort Sumner in September.



Last updated: 10/16/2009 12:43:55
   
     
 
Loving's Bend New Mexico