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Monterey High School

Lubbock, Lubbock County

Marker Text

Opened in 1955. Named for town of Monterey, one of the two original townsites for Lubbock. It was founded in present northwest Lubbock by W. E. Rayner in 1890. In a unique compromise in 1891, Rayner joined the promoters of the other townsite to establish Lubbock in its present location. 1969

Marker Details

Address 3211 47th Street
Location Description 3211 47th Street, Lubbock
Marker # 3443
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code educational topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.554645, -101.888497

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