Ponca City in Kay County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Frances Smith Catron

A Pioneer Woman "We Who Love Music"

— Feb. 5, 1877 — Nov. 5, 1956 —

Frances Smith Catron Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 10, 2024

1. Frances Smith Catron Marker

Inscription.
Mrs. Catron was Supervisor of Music in the Ponca City Schools 1910-1947 and founded the Ponca City Music Club March 19, 1921. Charter member 20th Century Club and helped establish the Ponca City Library in 1910. President Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs. National Board Member and Chairman of Public School Music of NFMC. Lifetime member of D.A.R. Her pioneering spirit and excellence continues to be exemplified in our Ponca City culture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1921.

Location. 36° 42.209′ N, 97° 4.88′ W. Marker is in Ponca City, Oklahoma, in Kay County. It is at the intersection of South 3rd Street and Grand Avenue East (Business U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north on South 3rd Street. The marker is located beside the sidewalk at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 Grand Avenue East, Ponca City OK 74601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and Cherokee Outlet.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: E. W. Marland (a few steps from this marker); Ponca Indians (a few steps from this marker); Bill Pickett (within shouting distance of this marker); The Miller Brothers

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(within shouting distance of this marker); William H. McFadden (within shouting distance of this marker); Barnes Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma Indian Nations (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); B. S. Barnes (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ponca City.

Also see . . .
1. E.W. Marland's Grand Home & Museum.

Excerpt: Frances Smith Catron, “Ponca City’s First Lady of Music,” taught music in the Ponca City School System for thirty-seven years and directed many plays and musical activities. She was also a member of the Twentieth Century Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

(Submitted on December 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Frances Smith Catron (Find A Grave).

Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, USA.

(Submitted on December 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 10, 2024

2. Frances Smith Catron Marker

Looking west along Grand Avenue East; the marker is located in the brick planter box at the southwest corner of the intersection.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.