In the heart of historic Downtown Ponca City, the Cast Iron Company brings together five leading American cookware manufacturers and six distinctive lines in one extraordinary downtown destination.
PONCA CITY, Okla. – In the heart of a small northern Oklahoma downtown is a store offering something truly special and unexpected.
Along a historic street in a community once known for oil barons, pioneering entrepreneurs and a world-famous Wild West show, an independent retailer is making a name for itself by celebrating one of America's most enduring traditions: cast iron cookware.
With the arrival of Stargazer Cast Iron, the Cast Iron Company, owned by Lance and Jaime Cherry and located at 322 E. Grand Avenue in historic downtown Ponca City, has assembled one of the nation's broadest selections of American-made cast iron cookware brands offered by an independent specialty retailer.
The unmatched collection in Oklahoma, features cookware from five respected American manufacturers and six distinctive product lines: Lodge Cast Iron, Lodge Blacklock, Smithey Ironware, Field Company, Lancaster Cast Iron and Stargazer Cast Iron.
It's an extraordinary collection for a specialty retailer in a community of approximately 24,000 residents. More importantly, it offers customers something increasingly difficult to find in today's retail environment: the opportunity to see, hold and compare cast iron cookware from some of America's finest manufacturers, all under one roof.
"When people think about finding an exceptional selection of American-made cast iron cookware, they probably don't picture a small-town storefront. But that's exactly what we've been building here," said Jaime Cherry. "We've brought together some of America's finest cast iron manufacturers, giving customers the opportunity to discover what makes each one special."
Perhaps there is no more fitting place for such a business than Ponca City.
Ponca City's story began with the Cherokee Strip Land Run of September 16, 1893, when thousands of settlers raced to claim land across northern Oklahoma. From those beginnings emerged a community that would make a remarkable mark on American history.
In the early 20th century, oilman E.W. Marland transformed Ponca City into a center of American petroleum production. His Marland Oil Company helped establish the community as a significant force in the nation's growing energy industry, while his magnificent mansion and architectural legacy remain reminders of an era defined by ingenuity, ambition and industrial achievement.
Just southwest of town, the legendary 101 Ranch became one of America's great ranching enterprises and the birthplace of the internationally celebrated 101 Ranch Wild West Show. Its cowboys, performers and spectacular productions brought the American West to audiences around the world, making the Ponca City area synonymous with Western heritage.
"Ponca City has a remarkable history of people building things that matter," said Lance Cherry. "We're proud to carry on that spirit of craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and American ingenuity in our own small way."
While cast iron cookware is the foundation of the business, the Cast Iron Company has become a destination for people who enjoy cooking, appreciate quality craftsmanship and value products with a story.
The store also offers a carefully curated selection of American-made kitchen tools, barbecue essentials, specialty foods, seasonings, sauces and culinary accessories. Its mission goes beyond selling products to helping customers discover the pleasure of cooking with quality equipment designed to last for generations.
That commitment to enduring quality resonates at a time when consumers are increasingly seeking American-made alternatives to disposable products.
Cast iron cookware has been a fixture in American kitchens for centuries. A well-maintained skillet can last a lifetime and be passed from one generation to the next, gathering memories and stories with every meal prepared.
For the Cast Iron Company, that connection between American craftsmanship, food and family is at the heart of everything it does.
To learn more, visit the Cast Iron Company at 322 E. Grand Avenue in historic downtown Ponca City, Oklahoma, or shop online at castironcompany.com.