| Marker Number |
3515 |
| Atlas Number |
5169003515 |
| Marker Title |
Mrs. Merriweather Post |
| Index Entry |
Post, Mrs. Merriweather |
| Address |
|
| City |
Post |
| County |
Garza |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
278006 |
| UTM Northing |
3675034 |
| Subject Codes |
land surveys, land companies, promotional towns; women, women's history topics |
| Marker Year |
1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Courthouse square, Main Street, Post |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
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. 1968 |
