Lubbock in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Buddy Holly

1936 – 1959

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

1. Buddy Holly Marker

Inscription. Buddy Holly contributed to the music heritage of not only west Texas but the entire world as a musician and composer. It is significant that this first plaque on the "Walk of Fame" bear his name. The citizens of Lubbock pay tribute to and honor their native son.
Inducted into the "Walk of Fame" 1979

Erected 1979 by Citizens of Lubbock.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.

Location. 33° 34.691′ N, 101° 50.618′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. It can be reached from the intersection of 19th Street and Crickets Avenue. Marker is in the Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Park on the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

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: The McCartney Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); F W & D South Plains Railway Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cactus Theater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Buddy Holly (about 400 feet away); J.I. Allison House circa 1950s (about 400 feet away); Carlock Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lubbock's First Cotton Gin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mackenzie Scout Trail (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubbock.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

2. Buddy Holly Marker

Marker is on wall in background.

Walk of Fame Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

3. Walk of Fame Marker

Walk of Fame (left side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

4. Walk of Fame (left side)

Walk of Fame (center) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

5. Walk of Fame (center)

Walk of Fame (right side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

6. Walk of Fame (right side)

Buddy Holly and Walk of Fame image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

7. Buddy Holly and Walk of Fame

Plaque at far right on Walk of Fame image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

8. Plaque at far right on Walk of Fame

Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

9. Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza

19th and Crickets, City of Lubbock, Texas

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

10. Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza

Plaza is in far background

The Walk of Fame image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 6, 2022

11. The Walk of Fame

The Walk of Fame continues to induct new artists since its installation.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,097 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on May 9, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 11. submitted on April 6, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.