GARZA COUNTY HISTORICAL 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.
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Garza County Historical Museum is a museum located in Post, Texas that serves as a repository of the history and culture of Garza County. The museum was established in 1967 and is housed in a 1920s-era building that was once the Post Sanitarium. The museum features exhibits that showcase the history of the area, including the history of the Native American tribes that once lived there, the arrival of European settlers, and the development of the town of Post.

The exhibits at the museum include artifacts such as clothing, tools, and household objects that were used by early residents of the area. There are also exhibits on the oil industry, which played a significant role in the development of the town. The museum also features a collection of photographs that document the history of the area.

In addition to the exhibits, the Garza County Historical Museum offers educational programs and events throughout the year. These programs include lectures, workshops, and tours of local historic sites. The museum is open to the public and admission is free. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of Garza County and the surrounding area.

GARZA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in POST TX. US MID #8404801443

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 95,364 from tax period 201309 (YYYYMM).

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).
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”

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GARZA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
119 N AVENUE N
POST
TX
79356-3105

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MID # 8404801443
Name GARZA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name GARZA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 751373297
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201309
INCOME 98,279
REVENUE 95,364
LAT/LONG 33.19803, -101.389482
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 169
US Census Tract: 950100
US Census Block: 5030