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.
The state flower of Texas is the bluebonnet. The flower blooms in the spring and is a common sight along the highways and in fields throughout the state.