The American World War II Heritage Cities Program was created in 2019 to shed light on the importance that different regions played during that trying time. 30 localities are already on the list, which will be expanded.

PONCA CITY – Ponca City and Kay County are among the newest designations in the World War II Heritage City program that honors local contributions made to the war effort. The National Park Service added new jurisdictions in eight states on Tuesday.

Ponca City and Kay County are among the newest designations in the World War II Heritage City program that honors local contributions made to the war

In the early 1940s, North Kingstown stepped into America’s efforts to fight in World War II. Now NPS is recognizing the town’s contributions

Plymouth Township was one of eight newly named communities to receive the National Park Service's American World War II Heritage City designation.