AB Concrete Lubbock Service Area - Buddy Holly Statue


Buddy Holly Statue in Lubbock Texas

Buddy Holly Statue in Lubbock Texas is known for many different reasons. It is a piece of art, it is a place of worship, and it has been the subject of many debates. Some say that the original Buddy Holly was created during the Depression with the intent to represent the country as a whole. Others say the statues were made during the Woodrow Wilson administration.

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One of the most important places to see Buddy Holly Statue is at Woodrow Wilson College. This is the school where he earned his degree. The statue honoring this legendary teacher can be found facing west toward the football field. It is actually placed on the south side of the field for a few of the years but has always been located near the northwest corner. In fact, when the new Lubbock Convention Center was built the statue was moved to the relocated location.

There are other schools in the area that also honor Buddy Holly. At Cedar Crest High School there is a special classroom, which is dedicated to him. In addition there is a second gym, which is named in honor of the great teacher. Many people visit Cedar Crest and they enjoy watching the numerous movies that have been or are set to be filmed there. They also enjoy the numerous sporting events that take place during the year. Buddy Holly is often featured in one of the sports articles written by the local sports writers.

In addition to all of the activities and places named above, Buddy Holly Statue is one of the most popular pieces of art in Lubbock. This huge statue depicts Buddy sitting on his rocker in full view. It is standing on top of what looks like an old stagecoach. The statue represents that while he was very popular in Lubbock, he traveled across the country and held important events in each town that he visited.

Today Buddy Holly Statue is one of the most popular art pieces in the area. It sits proudly on the front lawn of a house that was built around the original statue of Buddy Holly. People that live in the area can take tours of this location. Additionally if someone happens to drive by on a trip to Lubbock they can see this particular statue and get an idea of the amount of time, effort, and love that have gone into the development of this area’s statues.

As you can see there are many ways to enjoy the rich history of Lubbock. One way to do this is to explore the rich culture that has made Lubbock such an amazing place. When visiting Lubbock you need to make sure to take some time to stop in at Buddy Holly Statue. This is one place that every visitor should see. In addition you may also want to explore some of the other local art shops, museums, and zoos. This will provide you with an opportunity to see many different pieces of local art while you are in Lubbock. Also check

Lubbock Memorial Arboretum


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