Dry-Land Farming

This low rainfall area, limited usually to grazing, was colonized in 1907 by C. W. Post, creator of Post Foods and a philanthropist. By introducing new agricultural techniques, he was able to make farming profitable for colonists. Cotton, milo maize, Indian corn, and oats were grown here. Post also experimented with several types of fruits and vegetables. Men of small means could buy farms on easy terms from Post. He provided good houses, fences, windmills, and electricity. Also built Post Textile Mill to provide supplemental work and income for the colonists. 1967

Dry-Land Farming is a historical marker in Post, Garza County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 30 historical markers documented in Garza County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.1944, -101.3786 near Post. The nearest cataloged historic site is Close City School (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include The Post-Hundley House, Charles W. Post, and Garza County.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5169001289. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.