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Mangum - Southwest (Great Plains Country) | ||||||||
In the extreme southwest corner of Oklahoma, "The Empire of Greer" has a history distinctively its own. Greer County, before statehood contained 1,571,575 acres and was larger than the states of Rhode Island and Delaware. It consisted of the present counties of Greer, Jackson, Harmon and the southern half of Beckham, It was bounded on the south by the Red River, on the east and north by the North Fork of the Red River and on the west by the 100th Meridian. First Called "Tin City" by the cowboys, because of the tin cans that were unrolled and nailed over the strips of planking, Mangum was named for Captain A.S. Mangum, who participated in the Battle of San Jacinto in Texas. Captain Mangum was given a veteran’s certificate which gave him land in Greer County for his services. The western cattle trail was established across the eastern end of Greer County about 1876. Thundering herds of cattle were driven over the trail on the way to the Kansas shipping points. According to a record kept by Corwin Doan -- who operated a store at Doan’s Crossing on the south bank of the Red River – seven million cattle and four million horses were driven on the trail during the years it was used. Quartz Mountain Resort, Arts & Conference Center and Park are located in the heart of the Wichita Mountains where the granite hills are over 500 million years old. For over 150 years the Wichita Mountains have been an historic meeting place…from the Apache and Comanche, to the Cheyenne and Arapaho. Nestled in the heart of rugged, granite boulders overlooking the pristine waters of Lake Lugert/Altus, Quartz Mountain Resort is Oklahoma’s newest meeting and retreat treasure. We invite you to experience the magic of our mountain. Recreational opportunities include golfing, fishing, water skiing/sports, a nature center with year round programs & activities, RV hookups, campsites & cabins available year round, children’s playgrounds, miniature golf, walking, hiking & biking trails, water slides, go-carts, paddle boats, moto-cross dirt race track, motorcycles & 4-wheelers. Many attractions and events await your visit to Mangum & Greer County. The “Old Greer County Museum” contains artifacts dating back to the settlement of 1884. The “Hall of Fame”, honoring pioneers who were here before 1907, including a replica of a half dug-out pioneers dug when they first came to Old Greer County and a completely restored 1928 Seagrave fire truck. “Gone but not Forgotten” is the official name of the Veterans Memorial Wall dedicated to all who gave their life in wars in the 20th century. In Granite, a 28’ x 30’ bust of Will Rogers stands at the foot of the Wichita Mountains. Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area maintains 19,000 rugged acres for hunting, fishing, wildlife watching, primitive camping, hiking, equestrian trails and mountain biking. The beautifully restored passenger coaches of Farmrail recreate the old-time experience of riding the “Quartz Mountain Flyer” train in modern air-conditioned comfort. Annual events include: the Rattlesnake Derby & Flea Market, Mangum Mounties Rodeo & Pioneer Reunion, Antique Car Show & Citywide Garage Sale, Hometown Christmas, Independence Day Celebrations, county fairs and livestock shows. Mangum offers familiar favorite restaurants, with home cooking and family dining. A number of antique shops and other shopping await you. Opportunity for growth and expression can be found at our quality library, community center, theatre group and numerous churches of various denominations. Accommodations include the Mangum White House Bed & Breakfast and the Quartz Mountain Lodge. For more information please call the Mangum & Greer County Chamber of Commerce 580-782-2444. |
