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Mangum, Oklahoma

Mangum, Oklahoma

Mangum, Oklahoma is the Capital of the Empire of Old Greer County and is nestled in the rolling plains of Oklahoma's southwest. Her rich history is filled with pioneer spirit which is immortalized in Granite stone memorials at Mangum's Pioneer Hall of Fame.

Mangum's town site was plotted by H.C. Sweet, a civil engineer of Texas, in 1882, at the request of Captain A.S. Mangum, who was a veteran of the Mexican War and had been granted land script as remuneration for his services in the Texas army by the Republic of Texas. In the beginning, the town was known as "Tin City" due to the use of tin cans that were flattened out and used to cover the cracks between the boards of the first houses constructed.

Visitors will enjoy touring the Old greer County Museum and Hall of Fame filled with artifacts indicative of the pre-statehood days. It is also home to a real half-dugout dwelling and working windmill.

The last weekend in April, over 40,000 people visit the annual Rattlesnake Derby featuring the Southwest's largest flea market with over 500 dealers, and breathtaking displays of - yes - rattlesnakes!

There is a variety of shops in Mangum from Antiques and Collectibles to Home & Electronics. She also has several wee-known eating establishments from grilled onion hamburgers to BBQ and Tex-Mex flavors.

If you enjoy the outdoors, Mangum has a beautiful 9-hole golf course and driving range as well as three parks to enjoy, a public swimming pool and walking trail.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Greer County Courthouse

The historic Greer County courthouse is truly the center of town and the center of activity. The entire square is surrounded by a unique WPA stone wall with corner fountain structures. In the front lawn is a granite plaque with a brief history of the struggle of the Greer County "empire."

Mangum, OK Historic Courthouses

Greer County Cemeteries

A detailed listing and accompanying photos of some of the headstones can be viewed at these informative websites.

www.inkcopro.com/cemeteries/

Mangum, OK Cemeteries


Mangum Library & Genealogy Center - WPA

The Native stone building was built in 1936 and was a WPA project. The stone was dug from the ground and hauled in by teams and wagons, each piece of stone was cut by hand by the laborers and put into place.

Mangum, OK Historic Buildings



Things to do near Mangum, OK

Mangum Golf Course

Mangum's 9-hole public golf course is the best in this part of the state boasting well kept greens and fairways. There is als...

Halliburton Memorial

This downtown memorial honors oil industry giant, Earl P. Halliburton, founder of Halliburton Services, an international oil ...