State Route 51 (SR 51) is a rural secondary north–south

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that traverses part of northwestern

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. It is long.

Route description

SR 51 begins at a Y-intersection with SR 52 (Clay County Highway) at

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. Its northern end is located at the

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state line where it becomes

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(KY 163) upon entry into

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. SR 51 is known as “Tompkinsville Highway” for its entire length. http://www.millenniumhwy.net/2007_KY_TN_Dale_Hollow_Frankfort/2007_KY_TN_Dale_Hollow_Frankfort-Pages/Image51.html

Major intersections

References

051 Transportation in Clay County, Tennessee {{Tennessee-road-stub