Hockley County
Formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized February 19, 1921. Named in honor of George W. Hockley, commander of the artillery at San Jacinto. Secretary of War of the Republic of Texas. Died in 1851. Levelland - called Hockley City until 1912 - county seat.
33.6640° N, 102.3654° W
Where to Find It
US 385, roadside park on W side of the road 0.1 mi. N of FM 2306/Florida Rd.
Nearby Markers
- 5.3 mi S Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church Levelland
- 5.3 mi S City of Levelland Levelland
- 6 mi S City of Levelland Cemetery Levelland
- 10.6 mi SE The Spade Ranch Smyer
- 15 mi W Former Whiteface Hotel Whiteface