Phillips County Museum News for June 3, 2020

Last week I introduced you to Snakehead Gilbert and this week we meet another “character” that lived in Phillips County.

Dum Dum Bill was the nickname that stuck to him. Dum Dum Bill lived in Landusky during the early days. He was known as a quiet and intellectual character with a lovable disposition. So lovable that it was reported, “He always shot to kill to avoid unnecessary pain and distress!”

Now Dum Dum Bill did not allow his intellectual abilities to interfere with his mining town life. In fact, he used it while playing poker – making it difficult if not impossible for other players to win – if you get my meaning! The final straw that broke the back of the good folks of Phillips County was when Dum Dum ventured into changing brands on horses. Reports say he was accused, found guilty, and strung to the crossbars of a corral gate. Outlaws abound at the PC Museum.

Museum hours are 10-5 Monday through Saturday.