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State Highway 97 (Texas)
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State Highway 97 or SH 97 is a state highway running 143 miles (230.1 km) from Cotulla
to Waelder
in the U.S. state of Texas.
via Hebbronville
and Tilden
to end at Pleasanton
,
By 1933, SH 97 was split into 2 sections, one from Rio Grande City
to Hebbronville
, and from Fowlerton
to Pleasanton
, with the possibility of these section being connected in the future. Because of the isolation of the southern stretch, that portion went unconstructed. The northern branch was slowly constructed, initially between Stockdale
and Fowlerton by 1939. In 1942, a section of decommissioned SH 72
between Fowlerton and Cotulla
was added. It was extended to its current terminus in Waelder in 1952, replacing the western portions of SH 200 and SH 3
.
Cotulla, Texas
Cotulla is a city in and the county seat of La Salle County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,614 at the 2000 census.-History:In 1868, Polish immigrant Joseph Cotulla arrived in La Salle County and eventually established a large ranching operation...
to Waelder
Waelder, Texas
Waelder is a city in Gonzales County, Texas, United States. The population was 947 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Waelder is located at ....
in the U.S. state of Texas.
History
In 1926, SH 97 was originally planned as a route from Rio Grande CityRio Grande City, Texas
Rio Grande City is a city in and the county seat of Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 13,834 at the 2010 census. The city is 41 miles west of McAllen. It is the hometown of former Commander of U.S. Forces in Iraq, General Ricardo Sanchez. The city also holds the March record...
via Hebbronville
Hebbronville, Texas
Hebbronville is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Jim Hogg County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,558 at the 2010 census...
and Tilden
Tilden, Texas
Tilden is an unincorporated community in and the county seat of McMullen County, Texas, United States.Tilden lies at the intersection of State Highways 16 and 72 in the north central part of the county. It is located roughly an hour south of San Antonio....
to end at Pleasanton
Pleasanton, Texas
Pleasanton is a city in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,266 at the 2000 census. Pleasanton's official motto is "The City of Live Oaks and Friendly Folks." It is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area....
,
By 1933, SH 97 was split into 2 sections, one from Rio Grande City
Rio Grande City, Texas
Rio Grande City is a city in and the county seat of Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 13,834 at the 2010 census. The city is 41 miles west of McAllen. It is the hometown of former Commander of U.S. Forces in Iraq, General Ricardo Sanchez. The city also holds the March record...
to Hebbronville
Hebbronville, Texas
Hebbronville is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Jim Hogg County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,558 at the 2010 census...
, and from Fowlerton
Fowlerton, Texas
Fowlerton is a census-designated place in La Salle County, Texas, United States. The population was 62 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Fowlerton is located at ....
to Pleasanton
Pleasanton, Texas
Pleasanton is a city in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,266 at the 2000 census. Pleasanton's official motto is "The City of Live Oaks and Friendly Folks." It is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area....
, with the possibility of these section being connected in the future. Because of the isolation of the southern stretch, that portion went unconstructed. The northern branch was slowly constructed, initially between Stockdale
Stockdale, Texas
Stockdale is a city in Wilson County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,398 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Stockdale is located at ....
and Fowlerton by 1939. In 1942, a section of decommissioned SH 72
State Highway 72 (Texas)
State Highway 72 or SH 72 is a Texas state highway that runs from near Fowlerton to near Cuero.-History:SH 72 was originally proposed in 1926 from Kenedy to Carmine, absorbing previously designated SH 3B. By 1939, it had been readjusted, with the section north of Cuero transferred to U.S. Highway...
between Fowlerton and Cotulla
Cotulla, Texas
Cotulla is a city in and the county seat of La Salle County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,614 at the 2000 census.-History:In 1868, Polish immigrant Joseph Cotulla arrived in La Salle County and eventually established a large ranching operation...
was added. It was extended to its current terminus in Waelder in 1952, replacing the western portions of SH 200 and SH 3
State Highway 3 (Texas)
State Highway 3, or SH 3, is a state highway in the U.S. state of Texas that runs from Interstate 45 in Houston near William P. Hobby Airport to State Highway 146, northwest of Galveston...
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Counties and junctions
| County | Junction | Notes |
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| La Salle |  I-35 BUS – CotullaCotulla, Texas Cotulla is a city in and the county seat of La Salle County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,614 at the 2000 census.-History:In 1868, Polish immigrant Joseph Cotulla arrived in La Salle County and eventually established a large ranching operation... |
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| McMullen |  SH 72State Highway 72 (Texas) State Highway 72 or SH 72 is a Texas state highway that runs from near Fowlerton to near Cuero.-History:SH 72 was originally proposed in 1926 from Kenedy to Carmine, absorbing previously designated SH 3B. By 1939, it had been readjusted, with the section north of Cuero transferred to U.S. Highway... |
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| Atascosa |  SH 85State Highway 85 (Texas) State Highway 85 or SH 85 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Texas that runs almost from Carrizo Springs to Charlotte.-History:SH 85 was originally designated in 1926 along a route from Del Rio to Dilley via Eagle Pass and Carrizo Springs. In 1950, the section from Del Rio to Carrizo Springs... – Charlotte Charlotte, Texas Charlotte is a city in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,637 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is named for Charlotte Simmons, the daughter of Dr... |
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 SH 16State Highway 16 (Texas) State Highway 16, or SH 16, is a north–south state highway that runs from U.S. Highway 281 24 miles south of Wichita Falls to Zapata on the Texas-Mexico boundary... – Jourdanton Jourdanton, Texas Jourdanton is a city in and the county seat of Atascosa County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,732 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
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 US 281 – PleasantonPleasanton, Texas Pleasanton is a city in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,266 at the 2000 census. Pleasanton's official motto is "The City of Live Oaks and Friendly Folks." It is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area.... |
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 I-37 – Pleasanton |
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| Wilson Wilson County, Texas Wilson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 32,408. Its county seat is Floresville. The county is named after James Charles Wilson.... |
 US 181 – FloresvilleFloresville, Texas Floresville is a city in Wilson County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,868 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wilson County. The city is also part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.... |
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 US 87 |
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 SH 123State Highway 123 (Texas) State Highway 123 is a north–south state highway that runs from Interstate 35 in San Marcos to US 181 in Karnes City. The route was initially proposed in 1928 and has had minimal changes to its routing since then.-Route description:... – Stockdale Stockdale, Texas Stockdale is a city in Wilson County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,398 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Stockdale is located at .... |
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 SH 119State Highway 119 (Texas) State Highway 119 or SH 119 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Texas that runs from Stockdale to Alt. US 77 and U.S. Highway 183 north of Goliad.-Route description:... – Stockdale |
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| Gonzales Gonzales County, Texas Gonzales County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 18,628. It is named for its seat, the city of Gonzales.-History Timeline:* Paleo-Indians Hunter-gatherers, and later Coahuiltecan, Tonkawa, Karankawa... |
 SH 80State Highway 80 (Texas) State Highway 80 or SH 80 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Texas that runs from San Marcos to Karnes City. The original highway was designated in 1926 from San Marcos to Luling, with a planned extension south to Nixon. By 1928, SH 80 extended to Wimberley. This absorbed all or portions of... – Nixon Nixon, Texas Nixon is a city in Gonzales and Wilson Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 2,186 at the 2000 census.The Wilson County portion of Nixon is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
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  US 183/SH 111State Highway 111 (Texas) State Highway 111 or SH 111 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Texas that runs from Gonzales to Midfield in Southeast Texas.-Route description:SH 111 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 183 at the unincorporated community of Hochheim... – Gonzales Gonzales, Texas Gonzales is a city in Gonzales County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,202 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Gonzales County.-Geography:Gonzales is located at... |
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  Alt. US 90 – Gonzales |
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 SH 304 |
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 I-10 – WaelderWaelder, Texas Waelder is a city in Gonzales County, Texas, United States. The population was 947 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Waelder is located at .... |
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| US 90 at Waelder |