Mangum in Greer County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
William Jones Petty
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Charles Brown Overbey Sr.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
1. William Jones Petty / Charles Brown Overbey Sr. Marker
Born 1885 in Tennessee. Brought to Waxahachie, Texas by his parents C.R. & Selassie Peevler Petty 1896. In 1907 he stepped off the stage at Hollis seeing a hustling bustling town, and cast his lot to stay the rest of his days. Hallie Word from Waxahachie became his bride in 1908. They had Margaret Virginia, and W.J. Jr. Bу 1913 he had his own business. He had three different registered patents, for farm and cotton gin equipment. He was a trustee and board member of his Methodist church, Shriner, Rotarian and avid sportsmnn. He was instrumental to the process of his community, but also, had the ability to enjoy life and fellowship of humans. He died in 1940.
Reverse Side
Charles Brown Overbey Sr.
Born in Franklin County, Tenn. April 13, 1879, to Robert Ajax Overbey and Nancy Martin Brown Overbey. He arrived in Greer Co. Feb. 1907 and began a successful career as teacher and educational administrator in the Greer County Consolidated School Systems. He was County Supt. of Schools from 1924-1930 and was instrumental in the organization of small district schools into consolidated systems. He served as president of the Southwestern District Educational Assoc. and the Greer Co. Education Assoc. He was a trustee and teacher in the First Methodist Church of Mangum. In 1911 he married Mary Ella Thompson who taught with him for many years. He died in 1948.
Erected by Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1879.
Location. 34° 52.408′ N, 99° 30.428′ W. Marker is in Mangum, Oklahoma, in Greer County. It is at the intersection of West Jefferson Street and S Commerce Alley, on
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Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Kiowa Tribe, in the Comanche Nation, and in Southwest Oklahoma. It is also in the American South, specifically on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Dust Bowl, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas Arthur Sheriff / George Washington Overton (here, next to this marker); Edith Florence Kromer / Jewel Smoot Hood (here, next to this marker); Lella I. (Drake) Pierson / Ervin R. Pierson (here, next to this marker); William (Bill) Houston Pierson / Nancy Elizabeth Pierson (here, next to this marker); Caledonia Armstrong Trench / Marion Ernest Copelin
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
2. William Jones Petty / Charles Brown Overbey Sr. Marker - Reverse Side
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
3. The marker is the second front marker from the right side
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
