Lubbock, Texas, Celebrates 116 Years of History and Growth

The city of Lubbock, Texas, is celebrating its 116th birthday. Since its founding on March 16, 1909, Lubbock has grown and changed a lot. It has changed from a small town with less than 2,000 people to an important center for healthcare, education, farming, and transportation in West Texas.

Lubbock was founded in 1876 and named for Thomas S. Lubbock, who was a Texas Ranger and Confederate soldier. While the Civil War was going on, his brother Francis R. Lubbock was governor of Texas. Lubbock became a city on March 16, 1909, which set the stage for its future growth and economic impact.

By 1910, the city had 1,938 residents, and its location between U.S. Routes 62 and 84 helped it grow even more.

Lubbock is still the center of the South Plains' economy, education, and health care. It provides many services and opportunities that shape West Texas.

Lubbock is celebrating this momentous event by thinking about its long past and looking forward to the future with progress and new ideas.