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Lubbock County was founded in 1876 and named after Thomas S. Lubbock, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and subsequent Confederate officer.

The modern town of Lubbock was not established until 1890 when old-Lubbock and the smaller town of Monterey struck an unusual alliance and merged the two communities, a deal most likely initiated by rival town promoters hired by area ranchers and merchants to lobby Ft. Worth & Denver for a rail depot.

Lubbock is one of those rare cities where history permeates everything, and as a result, most locals know at least something about the city's history. 

Music fans should know that Lubbock is the birthplace of Buddy Holly. Not surprising, the city has a museum to celebrate the artist’s impact on Rock and Roll. The Buddy Holly Center and West Texas Hall of Fame commemorates his music and his life with several exhibits and programs about Holly and the unique music of the region.
 
Things to do in Lubbock:

For a fun museum experience, go to the Science Spectrum Museum, especially if you are traveling with kids. You will notice it when you get close because you will see a giant Air Force plane greeting visitors at the entrance. The museum is loaded with physical science exhibits where you will learn the basics by having tons of fun. You can also have fun with bubbles- it doesn't matter if they are big or small, you will see them in all sizes and colors and you will have a blast. You will also find a dinosaur permanent exhibition and tons of real-life reptiles to discover fun facts about their lives.

Visit the National Ranching Heritage Center, a place to learn all about the 19th century while you leave a similar experience and bring those days to life. You will feel like you just went for a time-traveling adventure inside of a time machine. We promise this will be an unforgettable experience, and the best part is that they are kid-friendly. 

Here are some other fun places to visit in Lubbock:

- American Museum of Agriculture, this place was founded in 2001 as a cooperative by local agricultural leaders to preserve the area's history.
- American Wind Power Center
- Buddy Holly Center, this place occupies the renovated Ft. Worth & Denver South Plains Railroad Depot and houses touring and permanent exhibits focusing on music history, local artists, and special programs. 
- Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts. Home to several performing arts ensembles and theater troupes. The Underwood's galleries feature local artists. 
- Silent Wings Museum
- Clapp Park/Lubbock Garden and Arts Center. The Lubbock Garden is situated in a small complex including the Memorial Rose Garden and St. Paul's on the Plain in Clapp Park. 
- Huneke Park/Lubbock War Memorial