The Pioneer Woman statue in Oklahoma is an iconic bronze sculpture located in Ponca City. Designed by English-born sculptor Bryant Baker, the statue was dedicated on April 22, 1930, and stands as a monument to the resilience and spirit of the pioneer women who played a crucial role in settling the state. The statue depicts a pioneer mother leading her son by the hand, symbolizing the determination and courage of the women who braved the challenges of early pioneer life (Oklahoma Historical Society; Wikipedia).

The statue is seventeen feet high and is a prominent feature at the Pioneer Woman Museum, which aims to preserve the legacy of women from all races, creeds, and nationalities who have made significant contributions to the history of Oklahoma. The statue and museum together honor the heroic character of the pioneer woman and her role in the homesteading and development of the country (Pioneer Woman Museum; Travel Oklahoma).

The Pioneer Woman statue is located at Fourteenth and Highland in Ponca City and was executed in 1929. It is a powerful tribute to the women who helped found Oklahoma as a state and is a testament to their enduring legacy (Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture). The statue was financed by Ernest Whitworth Marland, an oilman, philanthropist, and the tenth governor of Oklahoma, and it was erected at a cost of $300,000 (Oklahoma Historical Society).

Visitors can see this larger-than-life statue and learn more about the contributions of pioneer women to Oklahoma’s history at the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue in Ponca City (405 Magazine).