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Texas
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HOCKLEY COUNTY,
TEXAS
33°
36' 36" N, 102° 20' 24" W (33.61, -102.34) |
Hockley County
History
From 1936 Texas
Centennial Marker:
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.
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Hockley County
Town List
Cities, Towns &
Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments,
museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images,
area destinations, hotels,
and forum.
County Seat - Levelland
Book Hotel Here - Levelland
Hotels |
Hockley County
Vintage Maps
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From 1907 Texas
state map #2090 showing Hockley County
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
From 1920 Texas
state map #10749 showing Hockley County
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
From 1940 Texas
state map #4335 showing Hockley County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
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