Canadian in Hemphill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
R. Dick Bussell
(18451935)
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, July 25, 2020
1. R. Dick Bussell Marker
Famed hunter. In 1870's 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.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4147.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 35° 54.781′ N, 100° 22.963′ W. Marker is in Canadian, Texas, in Hemphill County. It is on East Main Street east of South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canadian TX 79014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Hemphill (here, next to this marker); Hemphill County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); W.C.T.U. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jones Mansion (about 500 feet away, measured
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012
2. R. Dick Bussell Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012
3. R. Dick Bussell Marker on the left
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 712 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 26, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
