| 词条 | Doss, Texas |
| 释义 |
|official_name = Doss, Texas |settlement_type = Unincorporated community |nickname = |motto = |image_skyline = |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |image_seal = |pushpin_map = Texas#USA |pushpin_label = Doss |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_map_caption = Location within the state of Texas |pushpin_mapsize = |image_map = |map_caption = Location within Gillespie county |image_map1 = |mapsize1 = |map_caption1 = |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_type1 = State |subdivision_name1 = Texas |subdivision_type2 = County |subdivision_name2 = Gillespie |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |leader_title1 = |leader_name1 = |established_title = |established_date = |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = |area_land_km2 = |area_water_km2 = |area_total_sq_mi = |area_land_sq_mi = |area_water_sq_mi = |population_as_of = 2000 |population_footnotes = |population_total =225 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_sq_mi = |timezone = Central (CST) |utc_offset = -6 |timezone_DST = CDT |utc_offset_DST = -5 |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = 527 |elevation_ft = 1729 |coordinates = {{coord|30|26|41|N|99|07|50|W|region:US-TX|display=inline,title}} |postal_code_type = ZIP code |postal_code = 78618 |area_code = 830 |blank_name = FIPS code |blank_info = 48-20968[1] |blank1_name = GNIS feature ID |blank1_info = 1379674[2] |website = |footnotes = }} Doss is an unincorporated farming and ranching community at the crossroads juncture of FM 783 and FM 648 in northwestern Gillespie County, Texas, United States. It is 19 miles NW of Fredericksburg and 14 miles NE of Harper. Postal zip code is 78618. Elevation is 1729 feet.
HistoryIn 1849, the Doss brothers began operating a mill on Threadgill Creek, north of the current site of Doss.[5][6] The mill was acquired by William F. Lange in 1859, and was operated by him until 1878 when Julius Lange took over the business.. The Doss community originated at the mill. The first post office was at Lange's Mill in 1898, but by 1907 the community was renamed Doss and received its own post office.[7][7] Lange's Mill CemeteryFounding families of Doss, TexasThomas C DossSept 8, 1852 Thomas C. Doss was Postmaster of "Fredericksburgh"[8] John E DossStonemason Philip BuchmeyerBuchmeyer [14] was the second husband of the widowed Auguste Lehmann and stepfather to her sons Herman and Willie. Both children were kidnapped by Apaches. Willie was released after days, but Herman Lehmann didn't return for 9 years and became the area's most famous Apache captive and later adopted son of Comanche Chief Quanah ParkerClimateDoss experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and a generally mild winter. Temperatures range from 81 °F (27.2 C) in the summer to 45 °F (7.2 C) during winter. {{Weather box|location = Doss, Texas |single line = Yes |Jan record high F =88 |Feb record high F =100 |Mar record high F = 98 |Apr record high F = 100 |May record high F =105 |Jun record high F = 108 |Jul record high F = 107 |Aug record high F = 109 |Sep record high F = 108 |Oct record high F = 100 |Nov record high F =92 |Dec record high F = 98 |Jan high F = 60 |Feb high F = 65 |Mar high F = 73 |Apr high F =80 |May high F = 85 |Jun high F = 91 |Jul high F = 95 |Aug high F = 94 |Sep high F = 89 |Oct high F = 80 |Nov high F = 70 |Dec high F = 61 |Jan mean F = 45 |Feb mean F = 50 |Mar mean F = 57 |Apr mean F = 65 |May mean F = 72 |Jun mean F = 79 |Jul mean F = 82 |Aug mean F = 81 |Sep mean F = 76 |Oct mean F = 66 |Nov mean F = 56 |Dec mean F = 47 |Jan low F = 31 |Feb low F = 35 |Mar low F = 42 |Apr low F = 50 |May low F = 59 |Jun low F = 67 |Jul low F = 69 |Aug low F = 68 |Sep low F = 63 |Oct low F = 52 |Nov low F = 42 |Dec low F = 33 |Jan record low F = 6 |Feb record low F = 3 |Mar record low F = 11 |Apr record low F = 25 |May record low F = 36 |Jun record low F = 46 |Jul record low F = 54 |Aug record low F = 51 |Sep record low F = 36 |Oct record low F = 26 |Nov record low F = 14 |Dec record low F = 3 |Jan precipitation inch = .91 |Feb precipitation inch =1.97 |Mar precipitation inch = 1.74 |Apr precipitation inch = 2.05 |May precipitation inch = 3.31 |Jun precipitation inch = 4 |Jul precipitation inch = 2 |Aug precipitation inch =2.52 |Sep precipitation inch = 3 |Oct precipitation inch = 3.01 |Nov precipitation inch = 2.07 |Dec precipitation inch = 1.37 |source 1 = The Weather Channel [15] |date=December 2010 }} DemographicsAs of the census of 2000[3] of 2000, there were 225 people Flora and faunaPrickly pear cactus, pecan trees, a variety of oak and mesquite trees, and abundant wildflower varieties blanket the Doss area of Gillespie County. Doss has farm livestock and the armadillo and Texas horned lizard. The nature lover will also find [16] whitetail deer and birds including spotted towhee, painted bunting, white-crowned sparrow, summer tanager, hummingbird, chickadee, kinglet, goldfinch, warbler, finch and lark sparrow. Churches
Doss Consolidated Common School DistrictDesignated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1985.[19] from State of Texas states the school was begun in 1884 on Doss-Spring Creek Road. 1894 land for current site was donated by Tom Nixon, and a small frame structure was built. In 1905, a limestone schoolhouse was built, and in 1927 the present building was added. Doss Elementary School[20] is across the street from St. Peter Lutheran Church. The K-8 grades have 18 students, 48% male and 52% female, and two teachers.
Doss Volunteer Fire DepartmentDoss VFD Fish Fry annual fundraiser is held Labor Day Weekend.[21]Almost 3,000 pounds[22] of catfish are fried and served up with homemade potato salad and coleslaw, plus all the trimmings. This benefits the Doss VFD. Entertainment is provided. The Doss Volunteer Fire Department moved into its new Fire Station Building in September 2015 after a year long Building project. Dining, entertainment, accommodations
Battle of Iwo Jima re-enactmentWelge Ranch in Doss was the site of a re-enactment of Battle of Iwo Jima, sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War for the 60th anniversary of the iconic battle. The event was held on February 19, 2005, ending with the famous raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi — which was re-enacted on top of Welge Point in Doss.[26]See also
Footnotes1. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}} 3. ^1 {{Cite web | title=Zip Code 78618 Tabulation | publisher=U.S. Census Bureau | url=http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=&_geoContext=&_street=&_county=78618&_cityTown=78618&_state=&_zip=78618&_lang=en&_sse=on&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&show_2003_tab=&redirect=Y | accessdate=30 April 2010}} 4. ^{{Cite web |title = Lange's Mill | publisher=Qualls, Wanda, Gillespie Co TxGenWeb | url=http://www.txgenweb2.org/txgillespie/LangesMill/LangesMill.html | accessdate=30 April 2010}} 5. ^{{cite web|last=Smyrl|first=Vivian Elizabeth|title=Lange's Mill, Tx|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hvl94|work=Handbook of Texas Online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=August 14, 2013}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=Threadgill Creek|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/rbt44|work=Handbook of Texas Online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=August 14, 2013}} 7. ^{{cite web|last=Kohout|first=Martin Donell|title=Doss, Tx|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hnd34|work=Handbook of Texas Online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=August 14, 2013}} 8. ^1 {{cite web | title=Doss Postmasters | publisher=Jim Wheat | url=http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txpost/gillespie.html | accessdate=30 April 2010}}Jim Wheat 9. ^{{cite web | title=Gillespie County Census-Cherry Springs 1860 | url=http://www.txgenweb2.org/txgillespie/1860-8.html | accessdate=30 April 2010}} 10. ^{{cite web |title=Doss, Thomas C| publisher= LDS Family Research | url=http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=/eng/search/ancestorsearchresults.asp | accessdate=30 April 2010}} 11. ^{{cite web | title=Doss, Thomas C, Gravestone | publisher=Fredericksburg Genealogical Society | url=http://www.fbgtxgensoc.org/photos/sta5/pages/Doss,Thomas_C.html | accessdate=30 April 2010}} Fredericksburg Genealogical Society 12. ^{{cite web | title=Gillespie County Census-South Grape Creek 1860 | url=http://www.txgenweb2.org/txgillespie/1860-9.html | accessdate=30 April 2010}} 13. ^{{cite web |title=Doss, John E| publisher= LDS Family Research | url=http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=/eng/search/ancestorsearchresults.asp | accessdate=30 April 2010}} 14. ^{{cite web |title=Philip Buchmeyer | url=http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~burzynsk/LoyalValley.html | accessdate=30 April 2010}} 15. ^{{cite web| url = http://www.weather.com/outlook/events/sports/wxclimatology/monthly/78618| title = Monthly Averages for Doss, Texas| publisher = The Weather Channel}} 16. ^{{cite web |title=Flora and Fauna | url=http://www.quiethillranch.com/birding.htm | accessdate=30 April 2010}} 17. ^{{cite web | title=St. Peter Lutheran Church | url=http://www.st-peter-lutheran-church.com/stpeter.html | accessdate=30 April 2010}} 18. ^{{cite web | title=Squaw Creek Baptist Church | url=http://www.banneroflove.net/churches/Squaw_Creek_PBC.htm | accessdate=30 April 2010}} 19. ^{{cite web |title=Doss School | work=Texas Historical Markers | publisher=William Nienke, Sam Morrow |url=http://www.9key.com/markers/marker_detail.asp?atlas_number=5171010030| accessdate=30 April 2010}} 20. ^{{cite web |title=Doss Elementary School | publisher=Public School Review | url=http://www.publicschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/77598 | accessdate=30 April 2010}} Public School Review LLC 21. ^{{cite web |title=Doss VFD |url=http://dossvfd.org/ | accessdate=30 April 2010}}State of Texas 22. ^{{cite web |title=Doss Fish Fry | publisher=EventLister | url=http://www.eventlister.com/E1242543 | accessdate=30 April 2010}} 23. ^{{cite web |title=Doss Store | publisher=Texas Parks and Wildlife Department | url=http://www.tpwmagazine.com/archive/2006/oct/ed_4/ | accessdate=30 April 2010}} Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 24. ^{{cite web |title=Hill Top Cafe | publisher=Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce | url=http://www.fredericksburg-texas.com/Hill-Top-Cafe | accessdate=30 April 2010}} Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce 25. ^{{cite web |title=Quiet Hill Ranch | url=http://www.quiethillranch.com/index.htm | accessdate=30 April 2010}} 26. ^{{cite web|accessdate=2008-01-02|url=http://www.military.com/forums/0,15240,88504,00.html|title=Museum Of The Pacific War ("Iwo: D+60")|author=Mason, H.M., Jr.|date=February 21, 2006|work=Leatherneck}} External links
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