Lubbock County, Administrative division in Texas, United States
Lubbock County is an administrative region in Texas situated on the South Plains and home to Texas Tech University. The area encompasses multiple communities with a mix of rural land and developed districts.
The county was established in 1876 and named after Confederate Colonel Thomas Saltus Lubbock, a former Texas Ranger. This naming connects the area to late 19th-century Texas history.
The National Ranching Heritage Center displays the region's ranching past through historic buildings and exhibits that show how people managed cattle operations. Visitors can walk through structures that reflect the daily life and work of ranch families.
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport connects the county to major transportation hubs with regular flights. The region is flat, and having a vehicle is recommended for getting around and exploring the area.
The area shows strong Republican voting preferences in presidential elections since 1950, with only one Democratic victory during this period. This electoral pattern reflects the region's political character.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1891
Capital city: Lubbock
Shares border with: Lamb County, Lynn County, Hockley County, Terry County, Hale County, Floyd County, Crosby County, Garza County
Website: http://co.lubbock.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 33.61000,-101.82000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:36
Jones AT&T Stadium
5.3 kmNational Ranching Heritage Center
6.3 km
Buddy Holly Center
4.1 km
Lubbock Lake Landmark
6.6 km
Metro Tower
3.9 km
Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park
5.8 km
Joyland Amusement Park
2.3 km
Reese Technology Center
20.7 km
Silent Wings Museum
5.4 km
Museum of Texas Tech University
6.5 km
Cactus Theater
4.2 km
American Wind Power Center
3.2 km
Lubbock Texas Temple
14.4 km
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
3.8 km
Administration Building
5.9 km
Texas Technological College Dairy Barn
6.3 kmThe Rawls Course
6.9 kmScience Spectrum
10.5 km
Lubbock Post Office and Federal Building
3.6 km
Texas Technological College Historic District
5.8 km
Kress Building
3.2 km
Carlock Building
3.8 km
Warren and Myrta Bacon House
4.4 km
Wells Fargo Building
4.1 km
Adventure Park
10.3 kmWest Texas Walk of Fame
4.2 km
Tubbs-Carlisle House
11.2 km
Blazing Bouncers
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