Mangum in Greer County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
William (Bill) Houston Pierson
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Nancy Elizabeth Pierson
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
1. William (Bill) Houston Pierson / Nancy Elizabeth Pierson Marker
Born March 6, 1896, to Ella and Bob Pierson in a half-dug-out, two miles north of Mangum. Orphaned at six, he was raised by Uncle Ervin and wife, Nancy Pierson. Had one brother, E.E. Pierson. Charter member of the Mangum Mounties in 1922. Breeder and raiser of thoroughbred horses - Albino, Palomino, and Appaloosa. A farmer, rancher, and cattleman. Owned and operated a grocery store and dairy. An active member of First United Methodist Church and Methodist Men's Club, American Legion. Served in the army in World War I. January 29, 1918, married Lella Drake in Wellington, Texas, had daughter, Peggy Ann Pierson оп July 4, 1926. He died on June 7, 1967, leaving daughter, one granddaughter, Leela Ann Womack, one grandson, Rob Fowler, three great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Reverse Side
Nancy Elizabeth Pierson
Mrs. Ervin R. Pierson, born Nancy Elizabeth Cannon in Illinois in 1864. Married in Texas, came by Pierson wagon train to Old Greer County in 1886. Homesteaded 2 miles north of Mangum, lived in a half-dugout, endured rigors of drought and other pioneer hardships, finally building a large 2-story white house in which she mothered her 4 children: Arthur, John, Temana, and Dixie, as well as 21 other youngsters through the years, the offspring of relatives and friends. Often during the early years her only flour was from her own grinding of kafir. For years she hand drew well water to irrigate her garden for fresh use and canning. Nancy Pierson was a practicing Christian. She and husband Ervin were the first converts (pond-baptized) into Mangum's First Baptist Church. The lord called her home ia August 1950.
Erected by Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame Inc.
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Location. 34° 52.408′ N, 99° 30.429′ W. Marker is in Mangum, Oklahoma, in Greer County. It is at the intersection of West Jefferson Street and S Commerce Alley, on the left when traveling west on West Jefferson Street. The marker is located east of the Old Greer County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 W Jefferson St, Mangum OK 73554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Edith Florence Kromer / Jewel Smoot Hood (here, next to this marker); William Jones Petty / Charles Brown Overbey Sr.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
2. Nancy Elizabeth Pierson Marker - Reverse Side
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
3. The marker is located on the back row right side
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
4. The west side of markers for the Hall of Fame
The marker is located all the way on the left end of the markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
