R. Dick Bussell

(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)

35.9130° N, 100.3826° W

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Hemphill County Courthouse grounds, NE side facing E. Main St.

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<0.1 mi W John Hemphill Canadian
<0.1 mi SE W. C. T. U. Building Canadian
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0.1 mi SE Jones Mansion Canadian
0.1 mi SE First Church Bell Canadian
0.2 mi SE First Baptist Church of Canadian Canadian

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