Lubbock in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Buddy Holly
1936 – 1959
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. Marker 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.
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.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 37 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. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.