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Hockley County, Texas
Historical Markers in Levelland, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Levelland, in Hockley County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Oil Boom and Texas Revolution. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2011.
Start with these Levelland stories
- City of Levellandplaced 1972
Surveyed and platted in 1912 as "Hockley City" by cereal magnate C. W. Post. Although only a barren townsite, place won race for county seat in 1921.
- Hockley Countyplaced 1936
Formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized February 19, 1921.
- City of Levelland Cemeteryplaced 2011
City of Levelland Cemetery Established ca. 1924 Historic Texas Cemetery - 2010
- Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Churchplaced 2008
In 1921, thirteen area residents, under the leadership of a Rev. Curry, organized a congregation, originally known as First Missionary Baptist…
- Hockley County Cemeteryplaced 2010
The Texas Legislature created Hockley County in 1876 but the county did not formally organize until 1921; the small settlement of Hockley City (now…
All 5 historical markers in Levelland
Historical markers near Levelland
- Morton5 stories · 22 mi
- Brownfield17 stories · 31 mi
- Lubbock49 stories · 31 mi
- Earth5 stories · 42 mi
- Hale Center6 stories · 44 mi
- Slaton8 stories · 45 mi
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