Post in Garza County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Mrs. Merriweather Post

(1887- )

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015

1. Mrs. Merriweather Post Marker

Inscription. Daughter of C. W. Post. Lived in Texas 1888-1891. Had part with father in locating colony here 1906; rescued local economy by aid after 1917 drought. Co-donor, site for Post Recreation Center. Donor, South Plains Council Boy Scouts Camp; books and paintings to South Plains College.

A leading philanthropist in arts and humanities. Benefactress, C. W. Post College, Long Island University; founder "Music for Young America." Recipient of 30 citations for service, 3 honorary degrees, 6 foreign decorations. A woman endowed with true virtues of generosity and compassion.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3515.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 33° 11.454′ N, 101° 22.872′ W. Marker is in Post, Texas, in Garza County. Marker is at the intersection of South Avenue L and Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Avenue L. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Main Street, Post TX 79356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

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Charles W. Post (here, next to this marker); Garza County (here, next to this marker); Garza County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Garza County Roll of Honor (a few steps from this marker); Faith Lutheran Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Post Sanitarium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mason Memorial Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Post High School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Post.

Regarding Mrs. Merriweather Post. Mrs. Merriweather Post passed away in 1973, 5 years after marker was installed.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Mrs. Post. (Submitted on September 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Markers located in front of Garza County Courthouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015

2. Markers located in front of Garza County Courthouse.

This marker is on far left of 4 markers.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.