Ponca City in Kay County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
The Miller Brothers
Zack T. Joe C. George L.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 10, 2024
1. The Miller Brothers Marker
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Fabulous Empre
The 101 Ranch & Wild West Show
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 36° 42.227′ N, 97° 4.879′ W. Marker is in Ponca City, Oklahoma, in Kay County. It is at the intersection of North 3rd Street and Grand Avenue East (Business U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south on North 3rd Street. The marker is located beside the sidewalk at the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 223 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: Bill Pickett (here, next to this marker); William H. McFadden (a few steps from this marker); Barnes Store (a few steps from this marker); E. W. Marland (within shouting distance of this marker); Ponca Indians (within shouting distance of this marker); Frances Smith Catron (within shouting distance of this marker); B. S. Barnes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oklahoma Indian Nations (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ponca City.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. 101 Ranch & Wild West
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Also see . . . Miller Brothers 101 Ranch. Wikipedia entry:
Excerpt: The Miller Brothers 101 Ranch was a 110,000-acre cattle ranch in the Indian Territory of Oklahoma before statehood. Located near modern-day Ponca City, it was founded by Colonel George Washington Miller, a veteran of the Confederate Army, in 1893. In 1903, when Colonel George Miller died, his three sons, Joseph, George Jr., and Zack took over operation of the ranch. The ranch remained in the family for almost 60 years.(Submitted on December 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)The 101 Ranch was the birthplace of the 101 Ranch Wild West Show and one of the early focal points of the oil rush in northeastern Oklahoma. The Millers' neighbor Major Gordon W. Lillie, who performed as Pawnee Bill, motivated the Millers to produce a Wild West show of their own. In 1907, the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West Show began the tour circuit. Joe Miller, the eldest son, was an exceptional equestrian and star performer. Over the course of the show's history, its cast included Lillian Smith, Bill Pickett, Bessie Herberg, Bee Ho Gray, Tom Mix, Jack Hoxie, Mexican Joe, Ross Hettan, and an elderly Buffalo Bill.
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2. 101 Ranch Wild West Show Had Movie Stars And Geronimo Too
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 10, 2024
3. The Miller Brothers Marker
Looking northeast across North 3rd Street; the marker is located in the concrete planter box beside the sidewalk.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on January 21, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on December 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
