R. Dick Bussell
(1845 - 1935)
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Marker Text: 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. Marker No: 4147
Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 35.912868, -100.382484
Location: at Courthouse, Main & 5th Street, Canadian
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