History
of Post, TX
Post,
Texas
The
traveler who passes through Post today may not notice that it differs
from any other small town of the high plains of West Texas. However,
it does! With it's rich history , historical landmarks, and attractions,
Post is today a well known place to visit.
Many
do not know that in the years before World War I, Post City, as
it was called then, was becoming widely known throughout the nation
as the town being planned and built by C.W. Post, the well known
cereal magnate from Battle Creek. To the left is a picture or Mr.
C.W. Post in Post, Texas.
Post
today is the county seat of Garza County. Post, Texas is nestled
three miles below the Cap Rock, 40 miles Southeast of Lubbock, on
Highway 84. Thus post became known as the gateway to the plains
of West Texas. Most of the downtown buildings still standing in
Post today were constructed between 1907 and 1937. The include the
Algeria Hotel, the C.W. Post Double U Building, and the old First
National Bank Building. To the right is a picture of downtown Post
from the 1920's. Four of the historic building have been restored
in the last three years.
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