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Edward D. Doss

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US 580 at Colorado River, Bend, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 5' 57.79287999996", -98° 30' 42.83439000012"
 
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    (1849-1928) Beloved pioneer doctor in this area for 40 years; served as pharmacist, general practitioner, obstetrician, dentist & on occasion, surgeon & nurse. Traveled horseback, two wheel cart, horse & buggy (Old Ross in picture). Crossed river by ferry boat; wore out 3 Ford cars. Came to Bend with his wife Arebell Tomblinson, 1882. Owned & operated general mercantile store with son, Lawrence. No nights too dark or road too long to serve his fellow man. Erected by those who loved him - July, 1965.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Edward D. Doss Historical Marker Location Map, Bend, Texas