This monument is dedicated to the settlers who on September 16, 1893 made the last run when the Cherokee Outlet was opened to homesteaders, and to the pioneers whose courage and toil shaped a barren prairie into a flourishing land for generations to . . . — — Map (db m205994) HM
In honor of the employees of
Blackwell Zinc Company, Inc.
who served our country during World War II
and in memory of those
who made the supreme sacrifice
Keith M. Abshire
Rex U. Abshire
Clyde H. Adams
Charles E. . . . — — Map (db m223515) WM
Dedicated to the Homesteaders of Kay County in recognition of their courage, faith, and fortitude in settling this portion of the Cherokee Outlet. Nearly 100,000 eager land seekers raced for claims in the greatest land run in history on September . . . — — Map (db m205718) HM
Located six blocks west Founded 1899 by Oklahoma Baptist Convention. Formally opened September 4, 1901.
Presidents
J.A. Beauchamp 1901-03 ·
A.P. Stone 1904-08 ·
J.R. Jester 1908-09 ·
J.H. Moore 1909-11 ·
A.E. Baten 1911-13
1911 . . . — — Map (db m206004) HM
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty The Crusade to . . . — — Map (db m258900) HM
Front
Braman
When the Santa Fe Railroad was extended from Hunnewell, Kansas to Tonkawa, a railroad promoter named J.W. Whistler chose the midway point as a good location for a town. With B.J. Templeton he bought the . . . — — Map (db m96590) HM
First newspaper printed in the Cherokee Strip, June 14, 1884. Published at tent town of Rock Falls, 2.5 miles N.W. of here by Capt. David L. Payne, leader of Oklahoma "Boomers". Printing office was burned and "Boomers" disbanded by U.S.
Troops, . . . — — Map (db m96589) HM
September 11, 1893
Thousands of Americans gathered in this township preparing to make the run for homesteads in the Cherokee Strip, a tract of land 58 miles wide, opening 6,500,000 acres for White settlement bought from the Cherokee . . . — — Map (db m60480) HM
Academic, agricultural, vocational training for Indian youth from over U.S. Established by Act of Cong. 1882. Jasper M. Hadley 1st Superintendent. Handsome buildings of stone erected, and first pupils - Kiowa, Comanche children - entered Jan. . . . — — Map (db m60484) HM
The original town of Kaw City was established in Oklahoma Territory in the Ox Bow Bend of the Arkansas River by the Kaw City Townsite Company. The company consisted of William M. Jenkins, fifth territorial governor of O.T., N.F. Frazier, C.W. . . . — — Map (db m206269) HM
Kenneth W. Brill, reared and schooled in old Kaw City, branched out as a young man in the energy field. His knowledge and personality carried him far. He joined Continental Oil Company in 1930 and in time became Vice President and Regional Manager . . . — — Map (db m206224) HM
From the beginning, African-Americans settled and lived in Newkirk -- although this was not true in most of the towns in Kay County. They settled primarily on the east side of town, building their own community which included churches, . . . — — Map (db m60443) HM
Newkirk owes its existence not simply to the opening of the Cherokee Outlet to homesteaders, but to the twenty-one allotments taken by the Cherokees in Kay County prior to the opening. The Outlet comprised eight million acres of prairie which . . . — — Map (db m60457) HM
Cherokee Strip or Cherokee Outlet the two titles have been used interchangeably for a hundred years now. They are not synonymous, however. The Outlet was the area given to the Cherokees in partial trade for their homelands to be used as an . . . — — Map (db m263976) HM
Nehemiah M. Tubbs built the City Hall and Opera House in 1901 for $5,838.29. Councilmen at this time were W.D. Ezel - mayor, E.F. Korns, J.C. Columbia, George Midgley, John S. Miller, W.M. Ferguson, J.S. Thomas, F.M. Morrison, and C.F. Rogers. The . . . — — Map (db m263993) HM
David Roy, a former Junior Main Street member and Eagle Scout, was the guiding force behind the Hole in the Wall park. When it was time for David to begin working on his Eagle Scout project, he considered many possibilities, finally deciding on a . . . — — Map (db m263994) HM
The entire east side of the 100 block of North Main burned to the ground November 15, 1901. Some of the citizens (obviously not the ones whose businesses were destroyed) thought this was a blessing in disguise. The block consisted of frame . . . — — Map (db m60460) HM
This Roman Classic structure with a corner recessed entry and simple columns was built in 1899. The building was originally known as the Dilday building and is constructed with native limestone secured a few miles east of Newkirk. John Pierce . . . — — Map (db m60456) HM
Dick Sherbon of Ponca City received the bid to erect this building for the Kay County Abstract Company in 1926. The bids for the building ranged from $4,400 to $5,700.
This red brick structure was limited to one story because of the . . . — — Map (db m60479) HM
"...that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a . . . — — Map (db m60450) HM
This statue, "Land of Hope," depicts the courageous pioneers who staked their land claim in the "Land Run of the Cherokee Outlet" in 1893. This was created by sculptor, Bernadette Hess Carman, a native daughter, who generously donated her time . . . — — Map (db m60449) HM
Newkirk was originally platted as the townsite of Lamoreux by the United States Land Office in 1893 as the county seat of "K" county. It was named after Silas W. Lamoreaux who was the head of the General Land Office in Washington, D.C., at the . . . — — Map (db m60455) HM
Newkirk's Junior Main Street program was organized March 27, 1997 with four middle school students Michael Bannister, Jed Hartley, Sarah Speanburg, and Crystal Robinson. Michael, Sarah, and Crystal were all eighth grade students in Laura Ross's . . . — — Map (db m263996) HM
The Newkirk Kay County Fair was organized in 1896. Five dollar shares were sold in order to purchase property for the facilities, build a race track, grand stands and sheds. The share also gave free admittance to all shows and fairs for three . . . — — Map (db m60459) HM
Oil and gas were discovered in the Newkirk area as early as the spring of 1894 when Mart McClaskey struck gas while digging a water well. McClaskey kept his find a secret until he had secured his claim. In the meantime his family quietly used the . . . — — Map (db m263995) HM
A centennial tribute to the people who shared this land at the turn-of-the-century, and who still call it home today. They faced opportunties and obstacles together and were woven together in time. The spirit that fueled the dream then, and the . . . — — Map (db m60458) HM
The Newkirk Red Rose Garden Club, organized May 21, 1951 with nineteen charter members, is a member of the National, State and Northwest District Councils of Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote the study of soil conservation, . . . — — Map (db m263998) HM
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. — — Map (db m258404) HM
William S. Cline had this building constructed in 1925. This was the same year that the Kay County Courthouse and the Masonic Temple were constructed in Newkirk. The Cline Building is illustrative of the influence of the Art Deco style. . . . — — Map (db m60478) HM
was established in 1907, N.E. of Newkirk Oklahoma. In 1963 it merged with the First Presbyterian Church of Newkirk. The bell was placed to honor the Grey Noret Church and all of its faithful members. — — Map (db m263997) HM
These two story native limestone buildings were constructed in 1901. The Vogele building had a rock faced coursed ashlar finish visible below and above the two arched bays each with stone relieving round arches. A stone checkerboard pattern . . . — — Map (db m263999) HM
Although nothing remains but the ruins of its foundation, the Miller family Mansion once stood here. Constructed in 1909 after the first stately wood frame home of Col. G.W. Miller, wife Molly, sons Joe, George, Zach and daughter Alma, burned in . . . — — Map (db m188215) HM
Named for its cattle brand '101,' this ranch was begun by Col. Geo. W. Miller on his claim at opening of Cherokee Strip, Sept. 16, 1893. Operated by sons, George, Joe and Zach Miller, the ranch covered 100,000 a. by 1926, world famous for its "White . . . — — Map (db m188167) HM
101 Ranch and Wild West Show Colonel George W. Miller founded the 101 Ranch in northern Oklahoma following the 1893 Cherokee Strip Land Run. He and his wife Molly, sons Joe, Zack and George Jr. along with daughter, Alma, helped establish what . . . — — Map (db m263798) HM
A fertilizer spreader from the 1920's that would have been used on the 101 Ranch.
Donated by
Mr. Kenneth Evans of Marland, Oklahoma. It was used by Mr. Evans father in the 1920's. — — Map (db m188252) HM
Arcade Hotel The Arcade Hotel began as a small wood frame structure. The hotel building, a so-called "house of ill-repute", was moved to Ponca City in 1897 from the city of Cross after Ponca City received a stop on the Santa Fe Railroad. Cross . . . — — Map (db m263799) HM
When Louis S. Barnes constructed this building in 1911 he wanted his customers to know exactly what they were buying. He proudly called this the "Daylight Store" and had the structure specially designed to allow lots of light inside. Many of the . . . — — Map (db m263794) HM
Vision When B.S. Barnes came to Oklahoma Territory prior to the 1893 Land Run, he had a vision to start a city. He selected the site of Ponca City for its ample water, a river crossing and access to the railroad. He organized the Ponca . . . — — Map (db m263672) HM
Pioneer Oil Developer
Philanthropist & Humanitarian
Leader in Developing the Economy
Culture and Beauty of Ponca City
Donor of Pioneer Woman Statue
Governor of Oklahoma
United States Congressman — — Map (db m55712) HM
Pioneer oil developer Leader in developing the economy, culture & beauty of Ponca City U.S. Congressman Donor of Pioneer Woman Statue Governor of Oklahoma — — Map (db m263599) HM
First National Bank and Trust has a long tradition of serving Ponca City. It opened for business on Feb. 1, 1902, as the Farmer's National Bank. That same month the bank's financial statement showed deposits in the amount of $33,390. By 1907 the . . . — — Map (db m263712) HM
This observation point is named in honor of Fred G. Fellows, consulting engineer of Ponca City, Oklahoma, whose vision, exploration and sustained efforts for water resources pointed out to the public the great potential of this area for the Kaw . . . — — Map (db m206145) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m263771) HM
In 1901 M.G. Gill came to Ponca City to work for J.M. Hayden's furniture and undertaking business. Four years later he married Eudora Bonham, a spunky lady who had staked a claim west of the present airport during the Cherokee Outlet land run. In . . . — — Map (db m263881) HM
Philanthropist
Oil Man
Donor:
Wentz Camp,
Wentz Pool
Wentz Municipal Golf Course
Ponca City, Oklahoma
Founder:
The Society For Crippled Children
University of Oklahoma Student Loan Fund
Oklahoma State University Student . . . — — Map (db m55711) HM
Philanthropist Oil Man Donor Wentz Camp & Pool Builder Oklahoma Society for Crippled Children Established student loan fund University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University He always gave — — Map (db m263597) HM
When the Marland Building was completed in 1923 it was a welcomed addition to a city which was running out of retail and office space. Ponca City had blossomed after the discovery of the Three Sands and Burbank oil fields. New merchants and . . . — — Map (db m263666) HM
This is the third and final structure to be built on this block by philanthropist oilman E.W. Marland. The middle building was completed first and Marland envisioned spending $250,000 to complete the block in a way which would harmonize with the . . . — — Map (db m263755) HM
Mary Eliza Oates was the third President of the 20th Century Club. The 20th Century Club operated a book exchange in the early 1900s which started events that resulted in the establishment of the Ponca City Library. Mrs. Oates wrote and submitted . . . — — Map (db m263595) HM
It is very likely that without the involvement and cooperation of various local and national Indian tribes, the 101 Ranch operating from 1893 to 1936, with headquarters at this location, could have been as successful as it once was.
Having been . . . — — Map (db m188168) HM
The centennial bench is made of steel, like the people who have made Oklahoma what it is today. The bench is 100 inches long and there will be 100 of them produced. Each bench will come with a certificate of origin and number of each bench. The . . . — — Map (db m263883) HM
A strictly modern, recently completed fireproof building, one of the most attractive in Ponca City, is the new home of the Orville Savage Motor Company at 200 West Grand Avenue. These words were used to describe the building at the formal . . . — — Map (db m263800) HM
Ponca City had been in existence for 11 years. She had schools, churches and even an opera house, but not a library. A group of women from the Twentieth Century Club decided to remedy this and convinced H.C.R. Brodboll to house a small “book . . . — — Map (db m55710) HM
To the men and women of Ponca City who served their country during the World War.Acton, Geo. Bill Acton, Gerson Acton, Sidney W. Ahlschwede, C. W. Anstine, E. L. Arrandell, C. W. Bacher, Omer Barnes, Warren Barnhart, . . . — — Map (db m263901) WM
Tribute to a once powerful and populous tribe forced to leave their Nebraska home by the United States in 1877 and settled in the Cherokee Outlet in 1879. They have contributed much to the colorful history and well being of Kay County. Chief . . . — — Map (db m263596) HM
Ponca Military Academy was established in 1940 by the late Colonel William V. Cox and his wife Blanche. PMA made a vibrant contribution to the Ponca City community and to the State of Oklahoma. Dedicated to the growth and advancement of young . . . — — Map (db m200076) HM
Built in 1927, the Poncan Theater experienced the transition between live performances and the new talking pictures. It was the fifth and grandest theater in a town of 16,000 people. Boller Brothers, an architectural firm from Kansas City, . . . — — Map (db m263725) HM
According to official records, the townsite now known as Ponca City established its first Post Office in January 1894. This was four months after the Land Run and three months after the rival townsite of Cross started to receive mail. Cross was . . . — — Map (db m263600) HM
On behalf of the Royal Air Force Cadets and the US Army Air Force who served and trained at the Darr School of Aeronautics Number 6 British Flying Training School in Ponca City between August 1941 and April 1944. Their association registers their . . . — — Map (db m223521) HM WM
The Royalty building is one of many architectural legacies left by oilman E.W. Marland. This Mission-styled structure was designed by architect John Duncan Forsyth, who also created the two buildings to the east of the Royalty building. According . . . — — Map (db m263598) HM
Santa Fe Depot The Santa Fe Train Depot was built in 1911 at a cost of $22,000 in the architectural style of Mission-Spanish Colonial Revival. The depot building had curved parapets, arched windows and door openings, gabled ends and light . . . — — Map (db m263796) HM
Two Old Potato Plows that were used on the 101 Ranch.
Donated by Long Time Member Jack Keathly.
101 Ranch Old Timers Association — — Map (db m188256) HM
Pioneer Mayor Financed Marland Discovery Well Built tank farm Executive Vice Pres Marland Oil Co Head of Southland Royalty Donor Girls Camp McFadden Co-founder of American Legion Home School — — Map (db m263776) HM
Site of German Prisoner of War Camp known as Camp Tonkawa World War II Jan. 1943 Sept 1945
Between October and December 1942 more than 900 construction workers labored 24 hours a day to build Camp Tonkawa on the quarter section . . . — — Map (db m55713) HM
"Hear me my Chiefs, I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever."
With these words, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce surrendered to Colonel Nelson A. Miles of the United States Army and thus . . . — — Map (db m60427) HM
