​Geo.  Washington Hockley

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Marker Text: 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 

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Pre-Centennial Marker - Pink Granite with incised Star and Flags

Geographic: ​27° 48.058′ N, 97° 23.933′ W

Location: Old Bayview Cemetery, 1150 Ramirez Sttreet, Corpus Christi