Bend in San Saba County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Edward D. Doss

1849 - 1928

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

1. Edward D. Doss Marker

Inscription. Beloved pioneer doctor in this area for 40 years. Served as pharmacist, general practitioner, obstretician, dentist & on occasion surgeon & nurse. Traveled horse back, 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 merchandise store, with son, Lawrence.

"No night too dark or road too long to serve his fellow man"

Erected 1965 by By those who loved him.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 31° 5.967′ N, 98° 30.705′ W. Marker is in Bend, Texas, in San Saba County. It is at the intersection of County Road 436 and Farm to Market Road 580, on the right when traveling east on County Road 436. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 196 County Rd 436, Bend TX 76824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: We Gave Our Life for Our Country (here, next to this marker); McAnelly Settlement (approx. 1.6 miles away); Chappel Cemetery

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(approx. 4.7 miles away); Site of the Town of Senterfitt (approx. 8 miles away); Senterfitt Cemetery (approx. 8.3 miles away); Nix (approx. 8.4 miles away); Chadwick's Mill (approx. 8.7 miles away); Phantom Hill Road (approx. 9.6 miles away).

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

2. Edward D. Doss Marker

The view of the Edward D. Doss Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

3. The view of the Edward D. Doss Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.