Lubbock in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 33° 34.7′ N, 101° 50.673′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. It is on Buddy Holly Avenue north of 19th Street (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1812 Buddy Holly Ave, Lubbock TX 79401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Texas’ South Plains. It is also on the American Great Plains, specifically on the Southern Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Buddy Holly (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The McCartney Oak (about 400 feet away); F W & D South Plains Railway Depot (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Buddy Holly (about 600 feet away); J.I. Allison House circa 1950s (about 600 feet away); Carlock Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nicolett Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mackenzie Scout Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubbock.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
