Details for R. Dick Bussell

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5211004147

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Marker Number 4147
Atlas Number 5211004147
Marker Title R. Dick Bussell
Index Entry Bussell, R. Dick
Address 400 E. Main St.
City Canadian
County Hemphill
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 375245
UTM Northing 3975181
Subject Codes pioneers; cities and towns; animals
Marker Year 1967
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Hemphill County Courthouse grounds, NE side facing E. Main St.
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size 16" x 12"
Marker Text (1845-1935) Famed hunter, in 1870s killed buffalo on this square; was one of the first men to hunt commercially. Came to Texas in 1874. In 1887, helped to survey the townsite here, where he became lifelong resident, operating a livery stable and wagon yard. Is buried in local cemetery. (1967)

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