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Charles W. Post

Post, Garza County

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(1854-1914) Internationally known creator of Post Cereals, advertising genius, inventor and innovator, founder of Post City in 1906. Through the purchase of the Curry Comb Ranch and adjacent land approximating 225,000 acres he began his dream of building self-contained model community of towns and farms. Mr. Post financed, supervised and built town without profit to himself. Settlers were offered ownership of business or farm sites far below cost. Mr. Post planned community of debt-free private ownership in every field of endeavor, and sought to make his vision true to its purpose. 1968

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Courthouse lawn, Main Street, Post
Marker # 823
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code land surveys, land companies, promotional towns; pioneers; Business topics, general
Latitude, Longitude 33.191416, -101.381286

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