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Ohio State Route 55
State Route 55 (SR 55) is an east–west state route in western Ohio. Its western terminus is near the town of Laura at SR 571, and its eastern terminus is south of downtown Urbana at U.S. Route 68 (US 68). Route description SR 55 starts from an intersection with SR 571 just east of Laura in Union Township. SR 55 starts out in a northeasterly direction by straddling the Ludlow Creek and some woods on the south side, and farmland on the north side, with occasional houses along the way. SR 55 intersects Miami County Road 50, then turns easterly, meeting County Road 9 further east. Bending slightly to the southeast, SR 55 meets Elleman Road, then turns east until it intersects Davis Road, where it shifts to the northeast, and heads into Ludlow Falls. SR 55 maneuvers through this predominantly residential village via Greenville Avenue, Covington Avenue and Friend Street, along which SR 55 meets SR 48 at a T-intersection. Here, SR 55 turns south and departs Ludl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio Department Of Transportation
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT; ) is the administrative department of the Ohio state government responsible for developing and maintaining all state and U.S. roadways outside of municipalities and all Interstates except the Ohio Turnpike. In addition to highways, the department also helps develop public transportation and public aviation programs. ODOT is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Formerly, under the direction of Michael Massa, ODOT initiated a series of interstate-based Travel Information Centers, which were later transferred to local sectors. The Director of Transportation is part of the Governor's Cabinet. ODOT has divided the state into 12 regional districts to facilitate development. Each district is responsible for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the state and federal highways in its region. The department employs over 6,000 people and has an annual budget approaching $3 billion. It celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2005 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio State Route 41
State Route 41 (SR 41) is a north–south state highway in the southern and western portions of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at U.S. Route 52, US 62 Business, and US 68 Business in Aberdeen. (US 62 Bus. and US 68 Bus. continue south through Maysville, Kentucky crossing the Ohio River at the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge from this point); and its northern terminus is along SR 48 at US 36 in Covington. Throughout its southern portion the route is quite hilly as it passes predominantly northward through scenic areas with state parks and monuments. Along its northern portion the route heads in a more westerly direction across mainly flat terrain as a major road through the cities of Washington Court House, Springfield, and Troy. Route description The portion of SR 41 between Covington and Washington Road, just outside Troy, is designated as the "Sheriff's Sgt. Robert "Bobby" Elliott Memorial Highway", in honor of a Miami County sheriff's sergeant who was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terre Haute, Ohio
Terre Haute is an unincorporated community in Champaign County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. History Terre Haute was laid out and plat In the United States, a plat ( or ) (plan) is a cadastral map, drawn to scale, showing the divisions of a piece of land. United States General Land Office surveyors drafted township plats of Public Lands Surveys to show the distance and bear ...ted in 1836. The community was so named on account of its lofty elevation, Terre Haute being a name derived from the French meaning "high ground". A post office called Terre Haute was established in 1846, and discontinued in 1900. References Unincorporated communities in Champaign County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{ChampaignCountyOH-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thackery, Ohio
Thackery is an unincorporated community in southeastern Jackson and southwestern Mad River Townships in Champaign County, Ohio, United States. It lies along State Route 55, southwest of the city of Urbana, the county seat A county seat is an administrative center, seat of government, or capital city of a county or civil parish. The term is in use in Canada, China, Hungary, Romania, Taiwan, and the United States. The equivalent term shire town is used in the US st ... of Champaign County. History A post office called Thackery was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1965. The community was named for its founder, one Mr. Thackery. References Unincorporated communities in Ohio Unincorporated communities in Champaign County, Ohio {{ChampaignCountyOH-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mad River Township, Champaign County, Ohio
Mad River Township is one of the twelve townships of Champaign County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 2,765. Geography Located in the southwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Concord Township - north * Salem Township - northeast corner * Urbana Township - east * Moorefield Township, Clark County - southeast corner * German Township, Clark County - south * Pike Township, Clark County - southwest corner * Jackson Township - west * Johnson Township - northwest No municipalities are located in Mad River Township, although the unincorporated communities of Thackery and Westville lie in the township's southwest and northeast respectively. Name and history Mad River Township was organized in 1805. Named for the river that flows through it, it is one of three Mad River townships statewide. The other townships of this name are located in Clark and Montgomery counties. Government The township is governed by a three-member b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio State Route 235
State Route 235 (SR 235) is a north–south state highway in the western portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at US 68 near the small town of Oldtown just north of Xenia, and its northern terminus is at State Route 65 at the Maumee River nearly east of Grand Rapids, west of Otsego. Prior to late 1968, SR 235's northern terminus was at an intersection with State Route 4 and then State Route 69, which ran from downtown Dayton northward to State Route 65. With the reconstruction of SR 4/SR 69 to a high speed thoroughfare from I-75 to I-70, SR 69 southwards was discontinued, and northwards from the intersection was renumbered as an almost 200 mile northern extension of SR 235. There are a number of urban legends pertaining to why this renumbering occurred. One is that the number 69 has certain sexual meanings in popular culture, and the signs kept getting stolen. (There were actually numerous cases of people stealing the signs for this route.) Anot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiansburg, Ohio
Christiansburg is a village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States. The population was 526 at the 2010 census. History Christiansburg was platted in 1817, and named after Christiansburg, Virginia, the native home of a first settler. A post office called Christiansburg has been in operation since 1833. However, this post office (ZIP code 45389) is a PO Box-only office; street delivery is not offered to residents who live in the village limits, and mail can only be delivered to a household's PO Box. Christiansburg was incorporated in 1835. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 553 people, 216 households, and 157 families living in the village. The population density was 2,563.3 people per square mile (970.5/km2). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 1,066.1 per square mile (403.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.73% White, 0.36% Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackson Township, Champaign County, Ohio
Jackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Champaign County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census reported 2,555 people living in the township. Geography Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: * Johnson Township - north * Mad River Township - east * German Township, Clark County - southeast corner * Pike Township, Clark County - south * Elizabeth Township, Miami County - southwest corner * Lostcreek Township, Miami County - west * Brown Township, Miami County - northwest Two villages are located in Jackson Township: Christiansburg in the southwest, and part of St. Paris in the north. The unincorporated community of Thackery lies in the township's southeast. Name and history Jackson Township is named for Andrew Jackson. It is one of thirty-seven Jackson Townships statewide. Government The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term begi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio State Route 201
State Route 201 (SR 201) is a long north–south state highway in the western portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The southern terminus of SR 201 is at an interchange with the SR 4 freeway in Dayton. Its northern terminus is at a T-intersection with SR 55 approximately east of Casstown. Route description Along its path, SR 201 passes through the eastern portion of Montgomery County and the eastern portion of Miami County. There are no segments of SR 201 that are included as a part of the National Highway System. SR 201 begins in Dayton, within the same interchange complex that also features the southern terminus of SR 202. Northbound SR 204 begins on a ramp from SR 4 to Troy Street and Valley Street. At the bottom of the ramp, SR 201 reaches Troy Street, also designated as SR 202. SR 201 travels east along Herman Street before turning north onto Valley Street. The southbound direction of SR 201, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio State Route 589
State Route 589 (SR 589) is a north–south state highway in the western part of the U.S. state of Ohio. SR 589's southern terminus is at SR 55 in the village of Casstown. The northern terminus of SR 589 is at a T-intersection with SR 29 approximately southeast of the city limits of Sidney. Route description SR 589 runs through northeastern Miami County and southeastern Shelby County along its way. No part of SR 589 is included as a part of the National Highway System, a system of routes considered to be most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation. History When it was designated in 1937, SR 589 appeared only along its current northern segment between US 36 east of Fletcher and its current northern terminus at what was then designated SR 54 (now SR 29). One year later, SR 589 was extended westerly from its previous southern terminus along US 36 to Fletcher, then south to its current southern terminus at SR 55 in Casstown. Major inters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casstown, Ohio
Casstown is a village in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 267 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Casstown was originally called Trimmensburgh, and under the latter name was laid out in 1832 by one Mr. Trimmens, and named for him. The present name honors Lewis Cass, an American military officer, politician, and statesman. A post office called Casstown has been in operation since 1846. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 267 people, 113 households, and 71 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 122 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. There were 113 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lostcreek Township, Miami County, Ohio
Lostcreek Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,606 people in the township. Geography Located in the eastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: * Brown Township - north * Jackson Township, Champaign County - east * Pike Township, Clark County - southeast corner * Elizabeth Township - south * Staunton Township - west * Springcreek Township - northwest corner The village of Casstown is located in southwestern Lostcreek Township. Name and history Lostcreek Township was established in 1818, and named after Lost Creek, a tributary of the Great Miami River. It is the only Lostcreek Township statewide. Government The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
