 On December 1, 1953, SH 137 was signed, but not designated, along RM 1800 to SH 158.By 1969, SH 137 was signed along the rest of RM 1800, part of RM 33, and all of RM 865.On May 16, 1984, the route was officially designated along the signed extension, replacing all of RM 1800, part of RM 33, and all of RM 865.