Mrs. Merriweather Post
N 33° 11.454 W 101° 22.882
14S E 277997 N 3674976
One of five historic markers on the West side of the Garza County courthouse grounds
Waymark Code: WMPV2V
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2015
Views: 4
This historic marker honors C.W. Post's daughter Merriwether Post, who spent much of her time, energy, and fortune supporting worthy causes and institutions in the town her father founded in 1907 -- Post, Texas.
This marker stands in a nicely landscaped area near a statue of CW Post at the west entrance to the Garza County courthouse in downtown Post.
Meriwether Post, a noted philanthropist who left valuable civic legacies in Post TX, Washington DC, and various other cities and countries, on died 12 September 1973.
Marker Number: 3515
Marker Text:
(1887 - 1973)
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)
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