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Ohio State Route 668
State Route 668 (SR 668) is a north-south state highway in central Ohio. Its southern terminus is at an intersection with SR 93 in the Wayne National Forest, northeast of Logan; its northern terminus is at an intersection with US 40 in the unincorporated community of Brownsville. Route description SR 668 begins at SR 93 in Falls Township, about northeast of Logan. The route heads north and almost immediately exits Hocking County and enters Perry County. For the first of the route, the route is also within the boundaries of the Wayne National Forest. The route reaches Junction City and reaches SR 37 in the center of town. The two routes run together west on Main Street out of town. Shortly after leaving the village, the two routes separate, SR 37 continues west while SR 668 heads north. Upon entering Somerset, the road name becomes Market Street and eventually reaches US 22 (Main Street). SR 668 turns right onto US 22 and the two routes head towards the center of Somerse ... [...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] |
Philip Sheridan
General of the Army Philip Henry Sheridan (March 6, 1831 – August 5, 1888) was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S. Grant, who transferred Sheridan from command of an infantry division in the Western Theater to lead the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac in the East. In 1864, he defeated Confederate forces under General Jubal Early in the Shenandoah Valley and his destruction of the economic infrastructure of the Valley, called "The Burning" by residents, was one of the first uses of scorched-earth tactics in the war. In 1865, his cavalry pursued Gen. Robert E. Lee and was instrumental in forcing his surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. Sheridan fought in later years in the Indian Wars of the Great Plains. Both as a soldier and private citizen, he was instrumental in the development and protection of Ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio State Route 79
State Route 79 (SR 79) is a north–south highway that traverses Central Ohio, extending from Buckeye Lake at SR 37 to Nellie at US 36. SR 79 serves Newark, providing direct-access from Downtown Newark to I-70. History SR 79 was first designated between Lancaster and Walhonding in 1924 by way of Hebron, Newark, and Newcastle. By 1926, the northern terminus had been rerouted to Nellie. In 1932, the segment between Lancaster and Hebron was deleted (the part not concurrent with US 40 became SR 37) but within one year, the route was extended about south to Buckeye Lake ending at SR 157. In 1959, SR 79 took over most of the routing of SR 157 to end at SR 37, its current southern terminus. This extension occurred around the same time of the completion of I-70 in the area. Except for reroutings onto expressways in Hebron and Newark, the route has not experienced any other major changes. Until 2005, State Route 79 Alternate (SR 79A) was a alternate route of SR 79. SR 79A sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perryton, Ohio
Perryton is an unincorporated community in Licking County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. History A post office was established at Perryton in 1836, and remained in operation until 1905. Perryton, like Perry Township, derives its name from Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Oliver Hazard Perry (August 23, 1785 – August 23, 1819) was an American naval commander, born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. The best-known and most prominent member of the Perry family naval dynasty, he was the son of Sarah Wallace A .... References Unincorporated communities in Licking County, Ohio 1836 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1836 Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{LickingCountyOH-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio State Route 207
State Route 207 (SR 207) is a northwest-southeast state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The first northern terminus of SR 207 is at a roundabout with SR 159 nearly north of Chillicothe. Its second northern terminus is in Mount Sterling, following a long concurrence with U.S. Route 62 (US 62) and SR 3, at the intersection where they meet SR 56. The route has two north ends, because after the intersection with US 23 the route's directions flip. Southbound 1, heading toward SR 159, is labeled northbound. Southbound 2, heading toward US 23/ SR 104, is labeled northbound as well. Route description Along the way, SR 207 passes through northern Ross County, southwestern Pickaway County, northeastern Fayette County and extreme southeastern Madison County. There are no segments of this highway that are included within the National Highway System (NHS). The NHS is a network of highways identified as being most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanover, Ohio
Hanover is a village in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 921 at the 2010 census. The village lies along SR 16. History Hanover was laid out in 1849, although there had been business activity at the site for some time. An early variant name was Fleming, for John Fleming, the original owner of the town site. Geography Hanover is located at (40.078109, -82.269869). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 921 people, 323 households, and 253 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 334 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.5% White, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population. There were 323 households, of which 42.7% had c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio State Route 16
State Route 16 (SR 16) is an east–west highway running from Columbus to Coshocton. Its western terminus is at Civic Center Drive (formerly U.S. Route 33) in Downtown Columbus, and its eastern terminus is at US 36. For much of its run through Licking County, and its entire run through Franklin County, State Route 16 follows the path of Columbus' Broad Street. West of Drexel Avenue in Bexley, the route is cosigned with U.S. Route 40 until its endpoint just east of the Scioto River The Scioto River ( ) is a river in central and southern Ohio more than in length. It rises in Hardin County just north of Roundhead, Ohio, flows through Columbus, Ohio, where it collects its largest tributary, the Olentangy River, and meets t .... History The State Route 16 designation was originally applied to the routing carrying U.S. Route 422; when that route was created, SR 16 moved to the routing that had carried State Route 20. SR 16 was rerouted at its east end after the creatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gratiot, Ohio
Gratiot ( ') is a village in Licking and Muskingum counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 221 at the 2010 census. History Gratiot was platted in 1829, and named in honor of Charles Gratiot. Geography Gratiot is located at (39.951538, -82.215805). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census there were 221 people, 91 households, and 67 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 101 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White, 0.5% African American, and 0.9% from two or more races. Of the 91 households 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.4% were non-families. 20.9% of households were one person and 12.1% were one person aged ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Road
The National Road (also known as the Cumberland Road) was the first major improved highway in the United States built by the Federal Government of the United States, federal government. Built between 1811 and 1837, the road connected the Potomac River, Potomac and Ohio Rivers and was a main transport path to the Western United States, West for thousands of settlers. When improved in the 1830s, it became the second U.S. road surfaced with the macadam process pioneered by Scotsman John Loudon McAdam. Construction began heading west in 1811 at Cumberland, Maryland, on the Potomac River. After the panic of 1837, Financial Panic of 1837 and the resulting economic depression, congressional funding ran dry and construction was stopped at Vandalia, Illinois, the then-capital of Illinois, northeast of St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis across the Mississippi River. The road has also been referred to as the Cumberland Turnpike, the Cumberland–Brownsville Turnpike (or Road or Pike), the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bowling Green Township, Licking County, Ohio
Bowling Green Township is one of the 25 townships of Licking County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,747. Geography Located in the southeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: * Franklin Township - north * Hopewell Township - northeast * Hopewell Township, Muskingum County - east * Madison Township, Perry County - southeast corner * Hopewell Township, Perry County - south * Thorn Township, Perry County - southwest * Licking Township - west No municipalities are located in Bowling Green Township, although the unincorporated community of Brownsville lies in the northeastern part of the township. Name and history Statewide, the only other Bowling Green Township is located in Marion County. The township is located within the Refugee Tract. 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interstate 70 In Ohio
Interstate 70 (I-70) in the US state of Ohio provides access between Indiana and West Virginia. I-70 is a major highway for traffic within, to, from, and through Ohio. The highway is a core roadway of the Columbus metropolitan area and is of additional importance in the Dayton metropolitan area. Route description Along its path through Ohio, I-70 passes through the following counties: Preble, Montgomery, Clark, Madison, Franklin, Fairfield, Licking, Muskingum, Guernsey, and Belmont. As an Interstate Highway, by default, I-70 is a part of the National Highway System, a network of highways deemed most important for the country's economy, mobility, and defense. The portion of I-70 between I-675 and Enon Road in Clark County is designated as the "Deputy Suzanne Hopper Memorial Highway", in honor of a Clark County Sheriff's deputy who was shot and killed on January 1, 2011, while responding to reports of gunshots at a mobile home park on Enon Road, near I-70. The port ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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