The Marland Mansion

06/18/2026

Did You Know?
This clock and candelabara set was displayed on Mrs. Marland's mantel, it is original to the mansion. You can view it in the dining room, it is beautiful!

06/16/2026

"115 years ago, E.W. Marland leased over 10,000 acres of land in hopes of striking oil.

After drilling more than 1,500 feet on land leased from Ponca Native Willie Cries-for-War, the well produced... thus creating the Marland Oil Company, and Ponca City became a boomtown.

But what if Marland never leased the land?"

06/10/2026

Did You Know?
The punchbowl, cups and trays are original Marland items returned to the Mansion by Gordon & Flo Collins Holland (cousins to Lydie).
The maker is international silver and the pattern is know as vintage.
You can view them in the beautiful dining room!

06/04/2026

Did you know?
The oak paneled walls highlight the carved wood mantel that depicts two of Marlands favorite polo mounts. Marland brought both polo and fox hunting to Oklahoma.
The English Tudor was the style for his bedroom.
The elaborately carved bed, chest of drawers and dresser were originals and were returned to the Mansion in 2002.

06/01/2026

This week is the anniversary of the Grand Opening of the Marland Mansion! Here is the invitation to the opening party! You know this was a awesome party!

05/28/2026

The small octagon-shaped breakfast room is said to have been E.W.'s favorite. The wall's plaster relief represents the Tree of Life and the sconces are English hunting scenes. The outdoor staircase is visible through the east window. The Latin inscription on the balcony, loosely translated, reads: "A man's home is his castle."

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

The Mansion will be open on Saturday, but closed Monday for Memorial Day!

05/20/2026

Did you Know?
The unique lobby entrance doors were custom made in New York. The wrought iron was heated until flexible, then shaped by hand. The entrance set the mood of elegance for the oilman's Mansion.

05/14/2026

Did You Know?
Mr. Marland was known to be a collector of oriental art, including ivory carvings. This collection was donated by the estate of Mr. John Cleary, A Marland Oil Executive.