National Historic Landmark

Lubbock Lake Site

Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
Listed
June 20, 1971
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
71000948

About this property

Lubbock Lake Landmark, also known as Lubbock Lake Site, is an important archeological site and natural history preserve in the city of Lubbock, Texas, United States. The protected state and federal landmark is 336 acres (136 ha). Evidence of ancient people and extinct animals is at Lubbock Lake Landmark, with evidence of nearly 12,000 years of use by ancient cultures on the Llano Estacado. It is part of the Museum of Texas Tech University. Visitors can watch active archeological digs. Volunteers from around the world help with the ongoing excavations each summer, and local people can volunteer also, making the site accessible for nonscientists. Both guided and self-guided tours are offered throughout the year. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated national historic and state archeological Landmark.

Location

Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas

Categories

PREHISTORICHISTORIC - ABORIGINAL
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Lubbock Lake Site listed on the National Register?

Lubbock Lake Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Lubbock Lake Site?

Lubbock Lake Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Lubbock Lake Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lubbock Lake Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Lubbock Lake Site?

The period of significance for Lubbock Lake Site is recorded as the listed era.

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