On South Main Street (U.S. 177) just south of West College Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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
On South Main Street (U.S. 177) at West College Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
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
On South Main Street at West College Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
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
On Broadway Avenue (U.S. 177) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On U.S. 177 north of West Home Road, on the left when traveling north.
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
On U.S. 77 at Judo Road, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 77.
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
On U.S. 77 at State Line Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 77.
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
On Brill Road west of Washunga Drive, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Brill Road north of Washunga Drive, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On Main Street (U.S. 77) south of 7th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
"...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
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On Main Street (U.S. 77) north of 7th Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Ranch Road (State Highway 156) 0.5 miles south of White Eagle Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Ranch Road (State Highway 156) 0.5 miles south of White Eagle Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Ranch Road (State Highway 156) 0.5 miles north of White Eagle Road.
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
On East Grand Avenue at South 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on East Grand Avenue.
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
On East Lake Road north of U.S. 62, on the left when traveling south.
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
On East Grand Avenue at South 6th Street, on the left when traveling west on East Grand Avenue.
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
On Ranch Road (State Highway 156) 0.5 miles south of White Eagle Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
On East Grand Avenue (Business U.S. 60) at North 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Grand Avenue.
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
On Summers Place south of East Hartford Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Ranch Road (State Highway 156) 0.5 miles south of White Eagle Road.
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
On West South Avenue at Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on West South Avenue.
(front)
Site of German Prisoner of War Camp known as Camp Tonkawa – World War II – Jan. 1943 – Sept 1945
See other side for story
(back)
Between October and December 1942 more than 900 construction . . . — — 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
