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Peace on the Plains Marker


category : Historical Markers
The granite marker bears account of area history. The Wichita village in Devil's Canyon was the scene of the first meeting between the United States government and the Plains Indians of Oklahoma to promote peace.


Address: US 283 & SH 44
Phone: 580-782-2444

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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

Old Pioneer Hall of Fame

On the grounds of the Museum is the Old Pioneer Hall of Fame to honor the Pioneers who were in this area before 1907. Their picture and history are carved in Pink Granite stone and is unique, as there is none other like it in this country. By 1986, there were 160

Mangum, OK Halls of Fame


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 Historical Markers near Mangum, OK

Peace on the Plains Marker

The granite marker bears account of area history. The Wichita village in Devil's Canyon was the scene of the first meeting be...