Near Loving in Eddy County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Loving's Bend
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
1. Loving's Bend Marker
Inscription.
Loving's Bend. . In July 1867 Oliver Loving, a partner in the Goodnight-Loving cattle concern, was attacked by Comanches while driving cattle to Fort Sumner. Wounded, Loving held off the attack for two days and nights. With the help of Mexican traders, he made it to Fort Sumner, where he died of gangrene. Fulfilling his promise, Charles Goodnight exhumed Loving's body, reburying him a year later in Weatherford, Texas.
In July 1867 Oliver Loving, a partner in the Goodnight-Loving cattle concern, was attacked by Comanches while driving cattle to Fort Sumner. Wounded, Loving held off the attack for two days and nights. With the help of Mexican traders, he made it to Fort Sumner, where he died of gangrene. Fulfilling his promise, Charles Goodnight exhumed Loving's body, reburying him a year later in Weatherford, Texas.
Location. 32° 17.639′ N, 104° 6.143′ W. Marker is near Loving, New Mexico, in Eddy County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 285 and County Road 712, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 285. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Loving NM 88256, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
2. Back of Loving's Bend Marker
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
3. Loving's Bend Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,511 times since then and 128 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.