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Levelland
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Levelland
Founded
1921
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Levelland is a city in and the county seat of Hockley County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 12,652, down from 13,542 at the 2010 census. It is located on the Llano Estacado, 30 miles (48 km) west of Lubbock. Major industries include cotton farming and petroleum production. It is the home of South Plains College. Levelland was so named on account of the flat land at the town site.
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History
Levelland became the county seat upon its organization in 1921. Initially named Hockley City by Charles W. Post in 1912, development began in 1921, and the town was swiftly renamed for its local topography. The town's foundation was further solidified with the commencement of Santa Fe Railroad service in July 1925. Levelland's 100th birthday is on April 11, 2026 The 1950s oil boom led to the establishment of a refinery and gas plant. Levelland experienced civic development, including the opening of a municipal park in 1951 through fundraising by civic clubs. Infrastructure improvements, an airfield, road systems, and a hospital, were undertaken around the same time. The town established a county library in the 1950s and the South Plains Museum in 1968. South Plains College, a two-year community college, opened in 1958.
Geography
Levelland is at the center of Hockley County. Texas State Highway 114 runs through the north side of the city, leading east to Lubbock and west to the New Mexico border. U.S. Route 385 passes through the center of the city, east of downtown, leading north to Littlefield and south to Brownfield. According to the United States Census Bureau, Levelland has a total area of , of which , or 0.06%, is covered by water. Levelland has a semi-arid climate (Köppen: Bsk) with generally low relative humidity levels.
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