Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA
Municipality
Location overview
Lubbock is a city in the South Plains of West Texas and the seat of Lubbock County. The community formed in 1891 after competing settlements at Monterey and Old Lubbock agreed on a common town and county-seat location. It incorporated in 1909 after an early period when county officials also administered the town. Agriculture and ranching shaped its early development, with windmill-supplied water supporting settlement on the High Plains. It has grown into a regional hub for commerce, education and health care.