RAGTOWN HISTORICAL PROJECT

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 Ragtown Historical Project in Post, Texas, is dedicated to preserving the history of the historic town of Ragtown. Ragtown was a small, unincorporated community in Garza County, Texas, that was founded in the late 1800s and continued to exist until the 1940s. The project works to collect, preserve, and share the history of this unique community. Through the project, visitors can learn about the history of Ragtown, view artifacts from the town, and explore the cemetery where many of the original settlers are buried.

The project is spearheaded by local resident and historian, Billie Jean Blount. Blount has been researching the history of Ragtown since the early 2000s and has worked to collect and preserve its history. The Ragtown Historical Project was founded in 2011 and includes a museum, a library, a cemetery, and a restored original Ragtown residence. Visitors to the museum can explore artifacts from the town, including photos, documents, and objects used by the early settlers.

The library offers a collection of books and research materials related to Ragtown's history, and visitors can learn about the history of the town and its people. The cemetery is the final resting place for many of the original Ragtown settlers and provides a peaceful space for visitors to reflect on the past. The restored Ragtown residence allows visitors to experience the town as it was during its heyday.

The Ragtown Historical Project is an important part of preserving the history of this unique community and its people. By exploring the museum, library, cemetery, and restored residence, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the history of Ragtown.

RAGTOWN HISTORICAL PROJECT is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in POST TX. US MID #8404800951

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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&amp;NT), a subsidiary of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AT&amp;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.

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).

Charles W. Post Historical marker for Charles W. Post in front of the Garza County Courthouse in Post, Texas. The plaque reads:

“(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”

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”

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 &quot;Music for Young America.&quot; 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) 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”

Contact RAGTOWN HISTORICAL PROJECT

RAGTOWN HISTORICAL PROJECT
PO BOX 22
POST
TX
79356

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RAGTOWN HISTORICAL PROJECT Information

MID #	8404800951
Name	RAGTOWN HISTORICAL PROJECT
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	562322830
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	33.19803, -101.389482
CODES	FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 169 US Census Tract: 950100 US Census Block: 3035