Marland Grand Home

Before E.W. Marland built his legendary 55-room mansion, he called the Marland Grand Home his residence. Built in 1916, this elegant Colonial Revival home reflects the early prosperity of Marland's oil empire and offers a fascinating contrast to the opulence of the later Marland Mansion. Today the home serves a dual purpose: the main floors preserve the history of the Marland family and the oil boom era, while the basement houses the American Indian Museum. The museum displays artifacts from six local tribes — moccasins, bags, pipes, clothing, jewelry, toys, pottery, and baskets — with a special Ponca display honoring Chiefs Standing Bear and White Eagle, as well as Big Snake. A remarkable exhibit from the 1926 Arkansas River archaeological dig, which uncovered a Wichita encampment, is also on display. Together, the home and museum offer a layered view of Ponca City's history from both the pioneer oil era and the Native American perspective.