O S RANCH MUSEUM

POST, TX

Out with the Old - In with the New I found it interesting while driving through west Texas this summer how many old wells and wind turbines shared the same area. Talk about energy diversification. The photo was taken southeast of Lubbock.
Out with the Old - In with the New Credit: Stabbur's Master

The O S Ranch Museum is a historical museum located in Post, Texas. The museum was established in 1969 and is situated in a 1928 ranch house that was once the home of oilman and rancher, C.W. Post. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the area, particularly the ranching and oil industries that played a significant role in the development of West Texas.

The museum features a wide range of exhibits, including artifacts and memorabilia from the ranching and oil industries, as well as displays on early settlers, Native American culture, and military history. Visitors can explore the museum's many rooms, which are filled with photographs, documents, and other historical items that offer a glimpse into the past.

One of the most popular exhibits at the O S Ranch Museum is the C.W. Post Gallery, which contains a collection of personal items belonging to the rancher, including his desk, chair, and other furnishings. Visitors can also see the original oil paintings that once hung in the ranch house, as well as a collection of antique firearms.

In addition to its exhibits, the O S Ranch Museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibitions. The museum is open to the public and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of West Texas.

O S RANCH MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in POST TX. US MID #8404800084

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Out with the Old - In with the New I found it interesting while driving through west Texas this summer how many old wells and wind turbines shared the same area. Talk about energy diversification. The photo was taken southeast of Lubbock.
Old Santa Fe Depot (Post, Texas) Historic Santa Fe Depot in Post, Texas. The depot was built in 1910 by the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway (P&NT), a subsidiary of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF). C.W. Post, the town’s founder, gave $50,000 to the railroad for the extension of their line through Garza County. The depot was closed in 1978. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2018.
Old Santa Fe Depot (Post, Texas) Historic Santa Fe Depot in Post, Texas. The depot was built in 1910 by the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway (P&NT), a subsidiary of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF). C.W. Post, the town’s founder, gave $50,000 to the railroad for the extension of their line through Garza County. The depot was closed in 1978. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2018.
Old Santa Fe Depot (Post, Texas) Historic Santa Fe Depot in Post, Texas. The depot was built in 1910 by the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway (P&NT), a subsidiary of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF). C.W. Post, the town’s founder, gave $50,000 to the railroad for the extension of their line through Garza County. The depot was closed in 1978. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2018.
Old Santa Fe Depot (Post, Texas) Historical marker for the old Santa Fe Depot in Post, Texas. The plaque reads: “After founding post city in 1907, Cereal manufacturer Charles William Post attracted railroads to the town, eventually convincing the Santa Fe Railroad to lay tracks on 1910. The following year, the company built the Post Santa Fe Depot. Designed by noted architect Louis Curtiss, the depot was constructed with reinforced concrete and terra cotta tiles. Between 1909 and 1911, Curtiss designed several depots in Texas, including examples in Lubbock, Snyder and Sweetwater that matched the Post Depot. One of the few Curtiss designs that still exist in the United States, the Post Santa Fe depot represents Post’s early economic development and technological progress. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 2018”
Charles W. Post Statue (Post, Texas) Charles William Post Statue in front of the 1923 Garza County Courthouse in Post, Texas. He founded the town (Post City) in 1907 as a self-contained model community. Charles Post (C.W. Post) was famous as a breakfast cereal and foods manufacturer and a pioneer in the prepared-food industry.
Charles W. Post Statue (Post, Texas) Charles William Post Statue in front of the 1923 Garza County Courthouse in Post, Texas. He founded the town (Post City) in 1907 as a self-contained model community. Charles Post (C.W. Post) was famous as a breakfast cereal and foods manufacturer and a pioneer in the prepared-food industry.
Garza County Courthouse (Post, Texas) Historic 1923 Garza County Courthouse in Post, Texas. The Prairie School style courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2000 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 (NRHP No. 01001266).
Garza County Courthouse (Post, Texas) Historic 1923 Garza County Courthouse in Post, Texas. The Prairie School style courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2000 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 (NRHP No. 01001266).
Mrs. Merriweather Post Historical marker for Mrs. Merriweather Post in front of the Garza County Courthouse in Post, Texas. The plaque reads: “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”
Garza County Courthouse (Post, Texas) Historic 1923 Garza County Courthouse in Post, Texas. The Prairie School style courthouse was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2000 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 (NRHP No. 01001266).
Garza County Courthouse (Post, Texas) Historical marker for the Garza County Courthouse in Post, Texas. The plaque reads: “After Garza County's creation in 1876, it was not until 1907, at the initiative of cereal producer C. W. Post, that the county was formally organized. In 1922, when the population had grown to about 4500 and the cotton industry had spurred economic growth, citizens approved the sale of bonds to finance a new courthouse. The commissioners court selected prominent regional architect Guy Carlander of Amarillo to design the courthouse, and awarded the construction bid to the Fred T. Bone Company, also of Amarillo. Built in 1923 of reinforced concrete with brick exterior and cast stone details, the Garza County courthouse is a late, but fine, example of Prairie School architecture. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 2000”

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O S RANCH MUSEUM
201 E MAIN ST
POST
TX
79356

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MID # 8404800084
Name O S RANCH MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG 33.19085, -101.376844
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 169
US Census Tract: 950100
US Census Block: 5043