Lubbock
The Texas you've always dreamed of...
Heritage Trail: Plains
County: Lubbock
Region: Panhandle Plains
Today Lubbock is a thriving, bustling city of over 218,000 people, but 200 years ago, the area was covered with tall grasses and roaming buffalo. The region was first discovered and named the Llano Estacado in 1540 by the infamous Spanish explorer Coronado on his quest for the "City of Gold."
Lubbock began as two smaller towns until 1890 when "Old Lubbock" and "Monterey" joined together, on a new site, to establish a town consisting of 50 people. This new town, named after Tom S. Lubbock, a Confederate officer, Texas Ranger, and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, became the county seat less than a year after being established and officially became a city in 1909. That same year, Lubbock residents saw for the first time dark pillars of billowing smoke on the horizon as the first train pulled into Lubbock from Plainview.
Lubbock began as two smaller towns until 1890 when "Old Lubbock" and "Monterey" joined together, on a new site, to establish a town consisting of 50 people. This new town, named after Tom S. Lubbock, a Confederate officer, Texas Ranger, and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, became the county seat less than a year after being established and officially became a city in 1909. That same year, Lubbock residents saw for the first time dark pillars of billowing smoke on the horizon as the first train pulled into Lubbock from Plainview.
Lubbock Points of Interest
West Texas breezes carry the fresh smell of 6,250 apple and peach trees to visitors at Apple Country Orchards. Pick your own apples or purchase jams, jellies, local raw honey, fresh veggies from the g....
Herman Alsup is the ultimate photographer for the Texas Tech Goin’ Band from Raiderland! Visit his website to look at several photos from the Goin’ Band’s season.....
A West Texas fun-filled tradition located in the heart of Lubbock’s popular Mackenzie Park recreation area. Joyland has great rides and attractions – over 30 in all – ranging from a log ride, wa....
Located along I-27 on the west side of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, the Silent Wings Museum tells the story of the U.S. Military Glider Program and its role in World War II. The majori....
Where Is Lubbock, Texas ?
Lubbock Convention and Visitors Bureau
1500 Broadway 6th floor
Lubbock, Texas 79401
806-747-5232
