Post in Garza County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
C. W. Post Home
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
1. C. W. Post Home Marker
Home built 1912 by C. W. Post, Cereal Foods millionaire, founder of town of Post, who promoted Texas settlement and agriculture by selling land on liberal terms, founding industries.
With theme, "I Want Quality", Post installed solid oak doors, woodwork, redwood floors, leather wallpaper.
Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 601.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 33° 11.438′ N, 101° 23.146′ W. Marker is in Post, Texas, in Garza County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and South Avenue P, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 615 West 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. 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); Mrs. Merriweather Post (approx. ¼ mile away); Garza County (approx. ¼ mile away); Garza County Courthouse
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
2. C. W. Post Home & Marker
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
3. C. W. Post Home
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
4. Current owners of house - The Hudman Funeral Home
Public Domain
5. C. W. Post
United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,049 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
