Cactus, Webb County, Texas
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Interactive map of Cactus | |
  Cactus Location within Texas  Cactus Cactus (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 27°54′25″N 99°23′38″W / 27.90694°N 99.39389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb County |
Cactus is an unincorporated area located along Interstate 35 in Webb County, Texas, United States.[1]
History
The community began in 1881 and was initially utilized as a shipping point along the International-Great Northern Railroad. A post office was erected in 1884, which was then discontinued in 1916. The community was reported to have 25 by the 1940s. Several amenities among the community such as a gas station and grocery combination, residences, and a cemetery remained by the 1980s.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ "Cactus, Texas, Webb County". www.texasescapes.com. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Cactus, Texas: A Historical Overview of the Settlement". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2026-02-13.