Lubbock in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
A Tribute to Cotton
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2016
1. A Tribute to Cotton Marker
In the early 1900s, area pioneer farmers marketed bales of cotton on this site. Today, this cotton bale serves as a monument to those who made Lubbock County and the surrounding south plains the greatest producer of upland cotton in the world. In 1899, Lubbock County grew only 15 bales; by 1932 it was one of the state’s leading producers; by the 1950s Lubbock and other south plains counties produced half the state’s production. In 1977 Lubbock County grew a record 346,000 bales.
Irrigation technology, improved cotton breeds, and area innovations made high production possible. Farmers and scientists produced stormproof and machine-harvestable varieties through the Texas A & M experiment station in north Lubbock County. Texas Tech’s textile research center adapted methods for textile mills to use south plains cotton. Instrument classing and electronic marketing techniques also were developed in the region.
The city of Lubbock became the center for the south plains cotton industry with warehouses, a cotton exchange and 5 cottonseed oil mills.
Erected 1986 by J.D. Hufstedler Family & Lubbock County Commissioners' Court.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonel T. S. Lubbock / Texas in the Civil War (here, next to this marker); Lubbock County (a few steps from this marker); Nicolett Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Mackenzie Scout Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lubbock Post Office and Federal Building (about 500 feet away); Carlock Building (about 600 feet away); Congressman George Mahon (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Methodist Church of Lubbock (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubbock.
Also see . . .
1. Lubbock County. Handbook of Texas website entry:
By the 1930s cotton culture had begun its rise to become the dominant agricultural enterprise in Lubbock County, although other crops were still produced. By 1981 the county ranked third in the state, with 274,669 bales ginned by its thirty-three gins (first in the state). The county also had three cottonseed oil mills; Lubbock is recognized
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2016
2. A Tribute to Cotton Dedication Placard (back side of monument)
2. Lubbock, Texas. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 28, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2016
3. A Tribute to Cotton Marker (wide view; Lubbock County Courthouse behind)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2016
4. A Tribute to Cotton Marker (tall view; Lubbock County Courthouse behind)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2016
5. A Tribute to Cotton Marker (back view; dedication placard at bottom)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2016
6. Lubbock County Courthouse (Monument & Marker visible right of sidewalk)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 20, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
