Mrs. Merriweather Post

Mrs. Merriweather Post (HM1O18)

Location: Post, TX 79356 Garza County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 11.454', W 101° 22.872'

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(1887-   )

  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.
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HM NumberHM1O18
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Marker Number3515
Year Placed1968
Placed ByState Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, September 20th, 2015 at 9:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 278012 N 3674976
Decimal Degrees33.19090000, -101.38120000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 11.454', W 101° 22.872'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 11' 27.24" N, 101° 22' 52.32" W
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Area Code(s)806
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 111-133 S Avenue L, Post TX 79356, US
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