Aloe, Texas
Aloe | |
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Coordinates: 28°46′00″N 97°04′34″W / 28.76667°N 97.07611°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Victoria |
Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 361 |
GNIS feature ID | 1351041[1] |
Aloe is an unincorporated community in Victoria County, Texas, United States. The community is located along U.S. Route 59, 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Victoria. The community was established in 1889, when the Gulf, Western Texas & Pacific Railroad built a line through the area; it was named for the abundance of local yucca plants. Aloe Army Airfield opened in the community during World War II; after the war, it operated as Victoria County Airport until 1960.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Aloe". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Roell, Craig H. "Aloe, TX". Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved March 27, 2018.