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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.