The route was originally designated by 1928[3] between Knox City and Munday as SH 126.

On March 19, 1930, SH 126 was removed from the state highway list, but was still designated.

On August 27, 1935, SH 126, which was not on the State Highway List, was upgraded to a state highway, and renumbered to SH 222.

The section north of Munday was transferred to FM 267 on January 7, 1948.

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