George Washington Hockley

Geo. Washington Hockley

born in Philadelphia

died at Corpus Christi

June 6, 1854

Erected by the State of Texas

(backside)

Inspector General of the

Texas Army at San Jacinto

Colonel of Ordinance in 1836

Secretary of War in 1838

Hockley County, Texas

was named in his honor

Photo Credit:  Rosa G. Gonzales

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