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Neo-classical style house built 1916 for Warren A. and Myrta Hunt Bacon. Designed by W.M. Rice of Amarillo. Bacon, a successful businessman and civic leader, lived in Lubbock County from 1893 until his death in 1938. Mrs. Bacon was the daughter of south Plains pioneer George M. Hunt, who settled in Estacado in 1884. She
Early Hispanic residents of frontier Lubbock County included ranch hands in the 1880s. Railroad lines brought many workers to the South Plains, the majority recruited from El Paso. Rail companies built row houses near construction sites, and Lubbock’s rail labor camps became ethnic enclaves for Hispanic workers. One of the early settlements southwest of town
Make an appointment to stop at The Vietnam Center & Archive for an in-depth history of hte Vietnam War. Explore millions of pages of material and tens of thousands of photographs, slides, maps, periodicals, audio, and books related to the Vietnam War.
Home to some of the oldest vines in Texas, enjoy this dog-friendly winery with a glass of Dry Chenin Blanc in hand while you take in a West Texas sunset.
Attend concerts of both acclaimed professionals and rising stars. The Hall holds an impressive 300 shows each year.
The vision of Prairie Dog Town was conceived and implemented by K. N. Clapp in 1935. In the 1930’s the government’s poisoning program was becoming effective, and he was alarmed that the extinction of the black-tailed prairie dog would result. Mr. Clapp designed this enclosure and, with his friend Ross Edwards, trapped two pairs of
Home to 6,000 apple trees and 30 varieties of apples, stop by and visit the gift shop and Country Cafe for fresh apple pies and cakes. Fun fact: this is the only certified organic apple orchard in the state of Texas.
Take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, shoot the corn cannon, or reserve a campfire at this 12-acre maze. Must try: roasted corn with a variety of toppings.
The South Plains Fair Grounds is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)5 organization which operates as a regional fair for the same purpose that all fairs and stock shows exist. The Fair Ground’s goal is to promote agriculture and livestock production, support youth and education, and provide an entertainment medium for people in the Lubbock trade area.
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