The Haygood-Shephard American Legion Post 103 in Okmulgee is recognized for its historical significance.
Located at 800 N. Wilson St., the site is named after two Okmulgee men: Henry Arthur Haygood and Allen B. Shephard, who were the first Black casualties from World War I and II.
Henry Arthur Haygood, son of William Frank Haygood, was a student at Langston University and Wilberforce University in Ohio. Haygood served in the 92nd Infantry in the Buffalo Division. After suffering battle wounds, he died on July 31, 1918…