Lubbock County, Administrative division in Texas, United States
Located in the South Plains region, Lubbock County spans 901 square miles and contains Texas Tech University within its boundaries.
The county was established in 1876 and received its name from Confederate Colonel Thomas Saltus Lubbock, a former Texas Ranger.
The National Ranching Heritage Center preserves the regional ranching traditions through exhibits, buildings, and educational programs.
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport connects the county with major transportation hubs through multiple daily flights.
The county records reveal continuous Republican electoral preferences in presidential elections, with only one Democratic victory since 1950.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1891
Capital city: Lubbock
Website: http://www.co.lubbock.tx.us
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: May 27, 2025 08:49
Jones AT&T Stadium
5.3 km
Yellow House Canyon
17.5 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
2.4 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 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
Tubbs-Carlisle House
11.2 km
Lubbock Water Rampage
15.2 km
Lynn County Courthouse
49.6 km
Holden Properties Historic District
6.9 km
William Curry and Olive Price Holden House
6.9 km
Stars & Stripes Drive-In
12.6 km
Anton Tin Man Water Tower
39 kmReviews
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