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Old Post High School

Post, Garza County

Marker Text

Built 1928, incorporating in lower walls native Garza County stones from the town's first (1909) school, erected soon after the founding of city of Post. This historic preservation occurred under leadership of Supt. John E. Watson, outstanding educator, veteran of World War I service in the heroic Rainbow Division. The Parent-Teachers' Association backed Watson's stand, and bond issue passed in spite of adverse circumstances. When later growth called for a larger educational complex, to meet community needs, this became Post Junior High School. 1968

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Corner of FM 669 and US 380, Post
Marker # 3781
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.189786, -101.383536

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