Alabama State Route 52
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State Route 52 is an 84 miles (135.2 km) long route in the southeastern part of the state. The western terminus of the route is at a junction with U.S. Highway 331 at Opp
. The eastern terminus of the route is at the Georgia
state line east of Columbia
. After State Route 52 crosses the Chattahoochee River
and enters Georgia, the route continues as Georgia State Route 62.
, State Route 52 assumes a southeastward trajectory as it leads towards Samson
in western Geneva County
. At Slocomb, the route briefly turns to the east before resuming its southeastward trajectory as it approaches the town of Geneva
.
East of Geneva, State Route 52 assumes a slight northeastward trajectory. It passes through Hartford
, the birthplace of Baseball Hall of Fame member Early Wynn
, then continues through Slocomb
as it leads towards Dothan
, the largest city of Alabama
’s Wiregrass Region
.
State Route 52 has junctions with three U.S. Highways at Dothan. On the city’s west side, the route meets U.S. Highway 231. On the east side of Dothan, State Route 52 junctions U.S. Highways 84 and 431. All three U.S. Highways are aligned along Ross Clark Circle, a circumferential bypass of Dothan. As State Route 52 leads eastward out of Dothan, it passes through rural areas of Houston County
as it leads towards Columbia
and the Georgia
state line.
Opp, Alabama
Opp is a city in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 6,607. -Geography:Opp is located at . According to the U.S...
. The eastern terminus of the route is at the Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
state line east of Columbia
Columbia, Alabama
Columbia is a town in Houston County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2000 census the population was 804.-Geography:Columbia is located at . According to the U.S...
. After State Route 52 crosses the Chattahoochee River
Chattahoochee River
The Chattahoochee River flows through or along the borders of the U.S. states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. It is a tributary of the Apalachicola River, a relatively short river formed by the confluence of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers and emptying into Apalachicola Bay in the Gulf of...
and enters Georgia, the route continues as Georgia State Route 62.
Route description
State Route 52 serves as a parallel route of U.S. Highway 84. Beginning at OppOpp, Alabama
Opp is a city in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 6,607. -Geography:Opp is located at . According to the U.S...
, State Route 52 assumes a southeastward trajectory as it leads towards Samson
Samson, Alabama
Samson is a city in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2000 census the population was 2,071.-Geography:Samson is located at .According to the U.S...
in western Geneva County
Geneva County, Alabama
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*86.3% White*9.5% Black*0.8% Native American*0.3% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*1.6% Two or more races*3.4% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. At Slocomb, the route briefly turns to the east before resuming its southeastward trajectory as it approaches the town of Geneva
Geneva, Alabama
Geneva is a city in and the county seat of Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is also the largest city of Geneva County, and has a population of 4,388 according to the 2000 census....
.
East of Geneva, State Route 52 assumes a slight northeastward trajectory. It passes through Hartford
Hartford, Alabama
Hartford is a city in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2000 census the population was 2,369.-Geography:Hartford is located at .According to the U.S...
, the birthplace of Baseball Hall of Fame member Early Wynn
Early Wynn
Early Wynn Jr. , nicknamed "Gus", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 25-year baseball career, he pitched for the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox...
, then continues through Slocomb
Slocomb, Alabama
Slocomb is a city in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2000 census the population was 2,052. The community is named after postmaster Frank W. Slocomb....
as it leads towards Dothan
Dothan, Alabama
Dothan is a city located in the southeastern corner of the US state of Alabama, situated approximately west of the Georgia state line and north of Florida. It is the seat of Houston County, with portions extending into nearby Dale County and Henry County...
, the largest city of Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
’s Wiregrass Region
Wiregrass Region
The Wiregrass Region or Wiregrass Country is an area of the Southern United States encompassing parts of southern Georgia, southeastern Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle...
.
State Route 52 has junctions with three U.S. Highways at Dothan. On the city’s west side, the route meets U.S. Highway 231. On the east side of Dothan, State Route 52 junctions U.S. Highways 84 and 431. All three U.S. Highways are aligned along Ross Clark Circle, a circumferential bypass of Dothan. As State Route 52 leads eastward out of Dothan, it passes through rural areas of Houston County
Houston County, Alabama
Houston County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of 2010 the population was 101,547. Its county seat is Dothan.Houston County is part of the Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
as it leads towards Columbia
Columbia, Alabama
Columbia is a town in Houston County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2000 census the population was 804.-Geography:Columbia is located at . According to the U.S...
and the Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
state line.