Lubbock in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The McCartney Oak
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 10, 2020
1. The McCartney Oak Marker
Commemorating the historic concert of music legend Sir Paul McCartney in Lubbock, Texas on October 2, 2014 at the United Supermarkets Arena, and his admiration for Lubbock's own Buddy Holly.
Erected by Atmos Energy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the The Beatles series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 2014.
Location. 33° 34.697′ N, 101° 50.601′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. Marker is on Crickets Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the The Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lubbock TX 79401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Buddy Holly (within shouting distance of this marker); F W & D South Plains Railway Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Buddy Holly (within shouting distance of this marker); J.I. Allison House circa 1950s (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cactus Theater (about 400 feet away); Carlock Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lubbock's First Cotton Gin
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Photographed By Craig Doda, May 10, 2020
2. The McCartney Oak Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 10, 2020
3. The McCartney Oak Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
