Route description
SR 56 travels in a generally northwest–southeast direction in an arc around the southwestern side of Columbus. , no part of SR 56 is included within the National Highway System.History
The route of SR 56 between Mutual and Laurelville has been included within the state highway system since 1912. In 1923, the many numbered routes were unified as SR 56 running along the route it continues to run today. By 1926, the route was extended east from its end in Laurelville to Athens running along the same route it has currently.Major junctions
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