Doss

Doss, on Farm Road 1399 some twelve miles northeast of Hughes Springs in northwestern Cass County, was probably named for the Doss family, early settlers in the area. In 1936 Doss consisted of a cemetery, a small business, and widely scattered houses. The 1983 county highway map showed scattered houses, a church, and a cemetery at the community.

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Belongs to

Doss is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

Yes

Place type

Doss is classified as a Town

Location

Latitude: 33.12721300
Longitude: -94.50978600

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No

Population Count, 2009

15