Post

Post is the seat of Garza County, and was named for C.W. Post, the cereal manufacturer who founded the town in 1907 to demonstrate his economic ideas. Post was designed to be the center of a community of farmers who owned their own land and homes in a region of giant ranches. All supplies were first brought in by mule train from the nearest railhead, Big Spring, some 70 miles away.

Between 1910-1913, Post was the scene of perhaps the most elaborate series of experiments in rainmaking ever undertaken in the United States. Explosives were detonated in the atmosphere at timed intervals. Unfortunately, rainfall records do not indicate success.

Post is at the foot of the majestic Caprock in the southeastern edge of the Great Plains of the United States. Its historic Main Street is lined with gift and clothing stores and restored historic buildings.

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Garza Theatre

One of the first movie theaters in West Texas, opened in 1920 featuring silent films; 1929 adapted to sound; closed in 1957. In 1986 renovated and reopened, housing a live…

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Things to Do in Post

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Caprock Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Llano Estacado Tourist Marker

Stretching across the horizon as a range of flat-topped "mountains" is the Caprock escarpment, eastern…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Algerita Art Center

Features local and area artists' works in the restored Algerita Hotel.

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Garza County Museum

Features ranch, cowboy, and pioneer household items, Indian artifacts, room settings, period furnishings, typical frontier…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Scenic Drive

F.M. 669 south toward Gail reaches edge of Texas High Plains called the Llano Estacado,…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

OS Ranch Museum

Located in one of the original buildings built by C.W. Post in 1911, this museum…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

City-County Park

Small lake for fishing; swimming pool, walking trail and picnic areas. At south edge of…

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