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
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
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
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
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
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
