Believed to have derived its name from the 101,894 acres of the Ponca Reservation, this huge ranch was founded by George W. Miller and his sons in the early 1880s on land he leased, eventually purchased, or otherwise acquired from the Ponca Indians. The ranch became world famous for its Wild West show, oil wells, livestock, and farm products.

Links:

• BlogOklahoma.us: Kay Co. & 101 Ranch Historical District
• Gingerich Family: 101 Ranch Association c1970

  Kay County, Oklahoma. The 101 Ranch Restoration Foundation, and the event was held in Sept of 1977.
  
  
  Historical Marker photo taken Sept 1977

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National Register of Historic Places:

One-hundred-and-one Ranch *** (added 1973 - District - #73001560)
Also known as One-hundred-and-one Ranch Historic District
12 mi. SW of Ponca City on OK 156, Ponca City

Historic Significance: Person, Event
Historic Person: Pickett,Bill
Significant Year: 1892
Area of Significance: Agriculture, Performing Arts, Black, Commerce
Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Agricultural Outbuildings, Outdoor Recreation, Single Dwelling
Current Function: Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Current Sub-function: Agricultural Outbuildings, Single Dwelling