Meridian in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dr. Russell Daniel Holt
Photographed By QuesterMark, July 31, 2021
1. Dr. Russell Daniel Holt Texas Historical Marker
Dr. Russell Daniel Holt (1910-1959) began working as a camp surgeon for the CCC at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana. After hearing that there was a need for a doctor in Meridian, Dr. Holt began practicing in the area in 1938 and set up the city's first hospital and clinic in 1940. In 1949, Dr. Holt lobbied the Texas Medical Board for the creation of the Licensed Vocational Nurse Program, which was signed into law by Gov. Shivers in 1951. Dr. Holt then started a nursing school and served as president of the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Always civic-minded, Dr. Holt was Meridian's mayor for eight years and was also active in his church. He served on the school board and city council and in many medical associations.
Marker is property of the State of Texas
Erected 2019 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22509.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 31° 55.287′ N, 97° 39.246′ W. Marker is in Meridian, Texas, in Bosque County. Marker can be reached from South Hill Street south of East Pecan Street, on the left when traveling south. This marker stands behind Dr. Holt's headstone in Meridian Cemetery (402 South Hill Street).
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Martha Mabray Randal (within shouting distance of this marker); Bosque County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Alison Nelson (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Meridian (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. James Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); Lumpkin-Woodruff House (approx. half a mile away); Bosque County (approx. 0.7 miles away); John A. Lomax (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meridian.
More about this marker. Despite the year printed on the marker, it was not dedicated until April 30, 2021.
Photographed By QuesterMark, July 31, 2021
2. Dr. Russell Daniel Holt grave and marker in context
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2021, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2021, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
