Hockley County
Origin of the Name
Hockley County was named after George Washington Hockley (1802–1854), who served as Chief of Staff of the Texas Army during the Texas Revolution and as secretary of war of the Republic of Texas.
Hockley County
County Details
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County Seat Levelland
Established 1876
Population 21,537
Median Age 35.9
Land Area 908.39 sq mi
Water Area 0.17 sq mi
Total Area 908.56 sq mi
Percent Urban 58.51%
Percent Rural 41.49%
Latitude, Longitude 33.6213° N, 102.3464° W