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

The National Park Service announced Tuesday the designation of eight new communities as American World War II Heritage Cities, including North Kingstown.

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, Oklahoma, were named American World War II Heritage Cities, recognizing local contributions to the war effort by communities and citizens during World War II.

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.