Debbie Lessert Realty

Picture of the Week: The Big V Ranch House, southwest of Ponca City, OK, circa early 1900s While many people are familiar with the famous 101 Ranch, they had a... 10,000 acre neighbor, the historic Big V Ranch. Starting with 160 acres from the 1893 Land Run and adding Ponca Indian allotment lands that he bought from a settler, William H. Vanselous expanded by leasing additional Ponca lands as well as buying more acreage to grow into a 10,000 acre operation. On a tip from Zack Miller of the 101 Ranch, Vanselous bought a large herd of unbroken mules from Texas. He then made a reputation by breaking, training and selling the mules in St. Louis. He became one of the largest and best mule dealers in the United States even providing mules to the British Army. George Miller, co-owner of the 101 Ranch, also considered Vanselous the best farmer in the entire country. He grew corn, wheat and other grains, harvesting thousands of bushels each year. The "Big V" corn husking competitions drew national attention. Vanselous also developed a drought-resistant white corn that would save many farmers during the Dust Bowl. After Vanselous died in 1930, the ranch passed to his children until it was finally sold and subdivided into 17 parts in the early 1950s. Today, the stately ranch home shown here has been painstakingly restored by his grandchildren as a local landmark and event center which honors the legacy of Vanselous and his beloved Big V Ranch. Come visit us at the Cherokee Strip Company to learn more about the fabulous ranches of the Salt Fork River Valley in the Cherokee Strip Region of Oklahoma!!! Cherokee Strip Company, 409 East Grand, Downtown Ponca City, OK Open Every Day till 5 pm 580.765.0004 14,000 sq. ft. Antiques & Vintage Historic Photos Local Farm Market Event & Tent Rentals Coming soon - Stone Bluff Cellars Tasting Room

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************OPEN HOUSE SUN 1/14 from 2-4pm************ 606 Sunny Brook Cir, Edmond, Ok 73034 MLS: 788445 $260,000...Half Acre Lot in Central Edmond w/ Pool !!!!...! Recently Appraised at $274K | .55 Acre | Pool | Cul De Sac Lot | 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Study | Formal & Informal Dining | Large Living w/ Gas Fireplace & A Lot of Natural Light | Updated Kitchen Appliances | Double Oven | Island | Study w/ Built In | Guest Beds w/ Large Walk In Closet Master Suite w/ Separate Closets and Vanities | Over Size 2 Car Garage | Fire Pit and Large Back Patio | Close to Shopping & Dining | Edmond Schools | 1 Year Home Warranty | Hot Water Heater Replaced 10/2017 MOTIVATED SELLERS offering $4,000 towards updates, $8,750 towards pool liner and pool plumbing updates and will leave VIKING Refrigerator!!!