Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
C. W. Post / C.W. Post Monument
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
1. C. W. Post Marker
A native of Springfield, Illinois, Charles William Post came to this city in 1891 as a patient at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. In 1892 he opened his own sanitarium and dedicated himself to developing and manufacturing healthy food products such as Postum, Grape-Nuts, and Post Toasties. Post considered advertising to be “the sunshine that makes a business plant grow,” and he touted his products as “food never touched by human hands.” By the time he died in 1914, C. W. Post had amassed a multi-million dollar fortune.
Cereal magnate Charles William Post was among Battle Creek´s most beloved citizens. He built a neighborhood for his workers, an office building, and a hotel known as the Post Tavern. In 1907 he founded Post City, Texas. When Post died in 1914 in California, his widow, Leila, brought his body back to Battle Creek for burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Johannes Gelert of New York sculpted this monument in 1917. An identical one was made for Post, Texas, in 1957.
Erected 2003 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2115.)
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce
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Location. 42° 18.925′ N, 85° 10.742′ W. Marker is in Battle Creek, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Hamblin Avenue and Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Hamblin Avenue. Located in Monument Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Michigan Ave, Battle Creek MI 49014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S.S. Maine Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle Creek Centennial Celebration (about 400 feet away); Sojourner Truth Statue (about 400 feet away); Battle Creek City Hall (about 400 feet away); Methodism in Battle Creek (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 700 feet away); Battle Creek Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Log Schoolhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battle Creek.
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Also see . . . Biography of C.W. Post. (Submitted on July 16, 2021.)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
2. C.W. Post Monument marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
3. C. W. Post / C.W. Post Monument
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
4. C.W. Post Monument
Public domain (LOC)
5. Charles William "C. W." Post (October 26, 1854 – May 9, 1914)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 749 times since then and 186 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 5. submitted on July 16, 2021. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
