| Marker Number |
2504 |
| Atlas Number |
5219002504 |
| Marker Title |
Hockley County |
| Index Entry |
Hockley County |
| Address |
US 385 |
| City |
Levelland |
| County |
Hockley |
| UTM Zone |
13 |
| UTM Easting |
744288 |
| UTM Northing |
3728014 |
| Subject Codes |
counties |
| Marker Year |
1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
US 385, roadside park on W side of the road 0.1 mi. N of FM 2306/Florida Rd. |
| Private Property |
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| Marker Condition |
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| Marker Size |
1936 Texas Centennial - highway marker (pink granite) |
| Marker Text |
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. |
