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Discover Lorenzo, Texas
Located on U.S. Highway 82, just 20 miles east of Lubbock, Lorenzo is a historic West Texas town with a rich legacy in agriculture and transportation. Named after Lorenzo Dow, it was born from the vision of the Crosbyton-South Plains Townsite Company in 1910.
Lorenzo isn't just a dot on the map — it's a tight-knit community known for its championship spirit, embodied by the Lorenzo Hornets. With fertile soils producing cotton, wheat, and soybeans, and a history tied to the arrival of the first trains in 1911, Lorenzo remains a vital hub in Crosby County.
Quick Facts
Founded
1910
Distance to Lubbock
20 Miles
Named After
Lorenzo Dow
School Mascot
Hornets
Our Story
Lorenzo's story begins with the expansion of the West. The townsite was originally acquired by Lorenzo Dow, an employee of the C. B. Livestock Company, in April 1910. By 1911, the town began to stir with life—the surveyor H.E. Smith mapped out the lots, the first post office opened, and the very first train of the Crosbyton-South Plains Railroad rolled through, connecting Lorenzo to the world.
Education has always been a pillar of the community, with the first classes held in 1911 inside a C. B. Livestock Company store. The town continued to grow, officially incorporating in 1924. Through the boom of the 1920s and the resilience required during the Dust Bowl, the people of Lorenzo have always defined the town's character.
A Legacy of Farming
Agriculture isn't just an industry in Lorenzo; it's a way of life. For over a century, our farmers have tilled the soil, producing cotton, wheat, and milo that feed and clothe the nation. The sight of cotton fields stretching to the horizon is the true hallmark of our landscape.
Cotton
Wheat
Milo
Soybeans
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