Mangum in Greer County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Lella I. (Drake) Pierson
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Ervin R. Pierson
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
1. Lella I. (Drake) Pierson / Ervin R. Pierson Marker
Born june 1, 1900, Eastland, Texas, to Thomas B. and Rebecca Drake. Joining eleven brothers and sisters, moved to Mangum in a covered wagon soon after birth. Married William (Bill) Pierson, Jan. 29, 1918, at Wellington, Texas, had one-daughter, Peggy Ann Pierson, born July 4, 1926. She was active in the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, she was district president several years. A member of the Methodist Chancel Choir, Cecilian Music Club, Rebekah Lodge, Citywide Home Extension Club, and A.A.R.P. She enjoyed, cooking, sewing, crocheting, music, poetry, reading, being creative, her friends, and doing for others. She died on February 22, 1988, leaving one daughter, one granddaughter, Lella Ann Womack, one grandson, Rob Fowler, three great-grand...
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Ervin R. Pierson
Ervin R. Pierson, born April 8, 1858, Cumberland Gap, Tennessee of early American and Cherokee Indian heritage. Accompanied Pierson wagon train into Old Greer County May 1886. With wife Nancy and son Arthur settled 160 acres 2 miles north of Mangum. Later traded wagon and team for an adjoining claim. First home, a half-dugout, later a large 2-story white structure, a familiar local landmark. Before railroads came to Mangum his wagons supplied merchants freight service, hauling to Quanah, Texas, Buffalo bones, grain and hides, returning across roadless prairies with supplies for settlers. A breeder of Percheron horses and registered Jersey cattle. A fire Christian, father of 4; Arthur, John, Temana, and Dixie, he also provided home through the years for 21 other youngsters, children of relatives and friends. The lord called him home in January 1933.
Erected by Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame Inc.
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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 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: Caledonia Armstrong Trench / Marion Ernest Copelin (here, next to this marker); Thomas Arthur Sheriff / George Washington Overton
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
2. Ervin R. Pierson Marker - Reverse Side
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
3. The marker is located on the back row second from the 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, second from the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 36 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Clear readable closeup photo of the Lella I. (Drake) Pierson side of the markers. The lower part of the paragraph is missing. • Can you help?
