Doss School

One of the state's few remaining rural school systems, Doss School began in 1884 on Doss-Spring Creek Road (3.5 mi. S). Ten years later, land at this 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. Over the years, the Onion Creek and Squaw Creek schools have merged with Doss, but the school has maintained its small student-teacher ratio. An important part of the Doss community, the school has played a significant role in the history of education in Gillespie County. (1985)

Doss School is a historical marker in Doss, Gillespie County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Gillespie County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 195 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.4467, -99.1273 near Doss. The nearest cataloged historic site is St. Peter Lutheran Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Squaw Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Kensing Cemetery, and Lange's Mill.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5171010030. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.