The route was designated on February 10, 1937 from Kaufman through Canton to Van, replacing a section of SH 110, which was rerouted off of this road.

[3] The section from Canton to Van was removed on March 26, 1942 when it was transferred to FM 16.

When completed, FM 1654 was signed, but not designated, as SH 243.

On July 16, 1957, SH 243 was extended west to new US 175.

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