Aloe, Texas
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]
Aloe | |
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  Aloe Location within the state of Texas  Aloe Aloe (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 28°46′00″N 97°04′34″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(s) | 361 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1351041[1] |
References
- "Aloe". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Roell, Craig H. "Aloe, TX". Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
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| City |  Victoria County map | |
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