The History of Lubbock, Texas

MacKenzie Park in Lubbock contains Joyland Amusement Park, plenty of places to picnic and camp, and the famous Prairie Dog Town, the first protected prairie dog colony of black-tailed prairie dogs. Every Independence Day, Mackenzie Park is also home to Lubbock’s 4th on Broadway Fireworks Extravaganza. Thousands turn out to watch the city put on a fireworks display. Lubbock is rich in culture and history. Although the population is growing, it has a small home-town feel.

The Hub City is the home of Buddy Holly and Texas Tech University. These provide for a rich history and nightlife to explore. The faith community is vast, strong and diverse, thus Lubbock affords the faithful plenty of opportunity to join a community. Lubbock’s school system has several fantastic districts where children can get a fantastic education. Anyone moving to Lubbock has much to appreciate. They need only adjust to our flat land and constantly blowing wind.

Lubbock is home to museums such as the Museum of Texas Tech, The Silent Wings Museum, and the National Ranching Heritage Center, which has 50 historic structures. Thirty of those are between 100-177 years old. They are arranged in chronological order, so you can physically walk through the times and see how Texas settlers lived. For the past 40 years, National Ranching Heritage Center has put on its annual Candlelight at the Ranch. They recreate what Christmas was like for each family that lived in the homes, from 1780-1950 with live actors.