COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1921

COUNTY NAMED FOR: George W. Hockley chief of staff of the Texas army during the Texas Revolution.

COUNTY SEATS: One - Hockley City, which was renamed Levelland in 1922.

COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: For the local topography.

COURTHOUSES: Two - 1921 and 1928.

STANDING: One - Classical Revival courthouse built of stone and concrete.