History of Lubbock By lyn Jan 8, 1876 Lubbbock founded by combining Old Lubbock and Monterey Jan 8, 1884 Post Office established at Singer Store Jan 8, 1884 Federal post office opened Jan 8, 1891 Lubbock established as the county seat Sep 8, 1907 Lubbock Independent School District established Jan 8, 1909 Incorporated as a city Jan 8, 1917 First hospitals Jan 8, 1923 Texas Tech established Jan 8, 1969 Texas Technological College became Texas Tech University May 11, 1970 Tornado hit Lubbock