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Mrs. Merriweather Post

Post, Garza County

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

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Courthouse square, Main Street, Post
Marker # 3515
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code land surveys, land companies, promotional towns; women, women's history topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.191416, -101.381286

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