Lubbock County TX history, cities, towns, courthouse, vintage maps, marker, hotels. (original) (raw)
LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS
33� 36' 36" N, 101� 49' 12" W (33.61, -101.82)
Population: 303,137 est. (2016) 278,831 (2010)
Total area: 901 square miles (2,330 km2)
896 square miles (2,320 km2) land
5.1 square miles (13 km2) water
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Lubbock County Town List
Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.County Seat - Lubbock
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Lubbock County Vintage Maps
Lubbock County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office
Lubbock County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office
Lubbock County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office
Lubbock County Centennial Marker
Photographer's Note:
Subject: Lubbock County Marker
It took me a long time, like a couple of years, to finally located this marker. I made several trips and made many phone calls before I was able to speak with a woman who had the correct location information. The marker was originally southeast of Lubbock on a main highway. It must have been in the way of new construction so it was moved lock, stock and concrete base to the Shallowater Museum northwest of Lubbock.
The museum was closed when I arrived so I backed my pickup close to the chain link fence so I could hold the camera out far enough to get some good shots. Even then I had to go back for a re-take.
I don't know how long the marker has been in storage or how long it will remain there. -
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