Lubbock County, Texas, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Lubbock County is in the South Plains region of West Texas, with Lubbock as its county seat. The Texas Legislature created it in 1876 and named it for Tom S. Lubbock, a former Texas Ranger. The county organized its government in 1891 after selection of the Lubbock townsite. Ranching, farming and access to groundwater were important to its early settlement and growth. Its economy combines agriculture, manufacturing, retail trade, education and health care, with the city of Lubbock serving as the principal regional center.