Mangum in Greer County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Caledonia Armstrong Trench
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Marion Ernest Copelin
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
1. Caledonia Armstrong Trench / Marion Ernest Copelin Marker
Caledonia Armstrong, daughter of Martha Jane Isbell and George Armstrong, was born May 28, 1876, in Panola County, Mississippi. She married Daniel MacKay Trench in Waelder, Texas. They settled in Old Greer County in, 1900, helping establish the Carl community. The mother of 12 children, she took time to help neighbors at times of crises. She delivered babies when a doctor was not available. She nursed the sick or injured, taking precautions not to carry diseases back to her family. Callie, a Baptist, was active in youth and woman's missionary union. The Trench home catered to young people for over 40 yrs. It was always open to itinerant Baptist and Methodist pastors. Dan was Methodist and the family participated in both churches. The Trench children were taught to respect others and to be responsible citizens...
Reverse Side
Marion Ernest Copelin
Educator, farmer, master Mason, friend, dairyman, Christian. Born September 14, 1905 in Greer County to Francis M. and Rebecca Copelin N.N.E. of Granite on the North Fork of Red River, he learned the value of hard work & fair play. As a farm boy he arose early to tend live stock, run 1½ miles to Fairview School to start the fire and ring the 8:30 bell. After college he married Audrey Cred Crabb, Burns Flat, and had six children: Lillard, Farrell, Donald, Ronald, Treva, and Edward. He taught science and math in schools in western Oklahoma and Colorado. At one time he and Audrey managed Copelin & Son's Dairy near Granite. He now resides in Yukon, where he growse & shares flowers & aloe vera. M.E. knew hard times, so he is able to help others in time of need. He was Yukon "Citizen of the Year" in 1979. He draws strength from family, the bible and friends. Sept. 3, 1988.
Erected by Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame Inc.
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Location. 34° 52.407′ 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: Daniel Mackay Trench / Fredie Lee Crowley
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
2. Marion Ernest Copelin 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 side of the markers, third marker from the left end.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 6, 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?
