Hockley County, Administrative division in northwestern Texas, United States
Hockley County is an administrative division in northwestern Texas that spans flat terrain characteristic of the region. The landscape features numerous playas and the Yellow House River, which cuts through the county's boundaries.
This county was established in 1876 and named after George Washington Hockley, who served as Secretary of War for the Texas Republic. The area remained administratively inactive until 1921, when it was formally organized as a functional county.
The county seat of Levelland maintains educational facilities through multiple school districts, serving the educational needs of its 21,537 residents.
Major highways including U.S. Routes 62, 82, 84, and 385, along with State Highway 114, connect this county to surrounding areas. These transportation routes make the region easily accessible for visitors and residents alike.
The county generates substantial agricultural income from cotton, sorghums, wheat, and sunflowers, with elevations ranging from 3,300 to 3,650 feet.
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