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Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
Aloe
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 28°46′00″N 97°04′34″W / 28.76667°N 97.07611°W / 28.76667; -97.07611
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyVictoria
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code361
GNIS feature ID1351041

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.

References

  1. "Aloe". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. Roell, Craig H. "Aloe, TX". Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
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