Historical Marker
R. Dick Bussell
Historical marker location:
Main at 5th St., Canadian, Texas
( at Courthouse, Main & 5th Street, Canadian)
Marker installed: 1967
(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.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967.