Black plaque № 15423

Black plaque № 15423

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. #2504

by Texas Historical Commission #02504 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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