State Route 705 (SR 705) is a

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in western

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, a

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. The highway's western terminus is in rural northwestern

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at SR 49 approximately southeast of

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, and just a mile south of the Darke-

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County Line. Its eastern terminus is at SR 29 nearly northwest of Sidney. Established in the late 1930s, SR 705 connects the northern half of Darke County to the city of Sidney. The highway goes through rural areas in Darke County, passing through the villages of

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and Osgood heading east. The road follows very close to the Mercer County Line throughout Darke County. In Shelby County,

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is the only village along the road.

Route description

Along its path, SR 705 travels through parts of the counties of Darke and Shelby. There are no stretches of this state route that are inclusive within the National Highway System.

History

SR 705 was designated in 1937. The route has not experienced any major changes to its alignment since its inception.

Major intersections

References

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Transportation in Darke County, Ohio Transportation in Shelby County, Ohio