Georgia State Route 15
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State Route 15 is a north–south route that transects the U.S. state of Georgia, east of its centerline. Its northern end is at the border of North Carolina
just north of Dilliard
; its southern end is at the Florida
border just south of Folkston
, where the actual highway continues southwards as Florida State Road 15
. SR 15 northbound merges into U.S. Highway 441 (US 441) in Watkinsville. Then the two highways run concurrently from there to the border with North Carolina.
An alternate route, SR 15 Alternate, begins in Athens
, and then its runs northward concurrently with US 129 to Jefferson
. From there, US 129 continues northward to Gainesville
, in northeastern Georgia, and SR 15 Alternate assumes an independent existence northwards to Commerce
, near Interstate 85
(I-85). There it merges back into SR 15.
at the intersection of U.S. Route 441
/Georgia State Route 15 and Georgia State Route 10 Loop (locally known as "the 10 Loop" or "Loop 10") and Macon Highway. This route eventually becomes Milledge Avenue and it winds by the campus of the University of Georgia
. This street features stately homes and mansions, some of which house college fraternities and sororities. As Georgia 15 Alternate leaves Athens, it overlaps US 129
, where it is known as Jefferson Road. Upon entering Jefferson, Georgia 15 Alternate splits from US 129 and becomes an independent route. Its northern terminus is then met north of the city of Commerce
at its intersection with U.S. 441
(sometimes referred to as the Commerce Bypass) and Georgia 59
.
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
just north of Dilliard
Dillard, Georgia
Dillard is a city in Rabun County, Georgia, United States. census, the city population was 198.-Geography:Dillard is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, Dillard has a total area of , all of it land...
; its southern end is at the Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
border just south of Folkston
Folkston, Georgia
Folkston is a city in and the county seat of Charlton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,178 at the 2000 census.-History:...
, where the actual highway continues southwards as Florida State Road 15
State Road 15 (Florida)
State Road 15 is part of the Florida State Road System. It runs from SR 80/SR 880 at Belle Glade north along the east shore of Lake Okeechobee to Okeechobee. Then it runs north to SR 500 at Holopaw, and northwest along SR 500 to Ashton State Road 15 (commonly SR 15) is part of the Florida State...
. SR 15 northbound merges into U.S. Highway 441 (US 441) in Watkinsville. Then the two highways run concurrently from there to the border with North Carolina.
An alternate route, SR 15 Alternate, begins in Athens
Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
, and then its runs northward concurrently with US 129 to Jefferson
Jefferson, Georgia
Jefferson is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,825 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Jackson County. Jefferson is known for its superior recreation department...
. From there, US 129 continues northward to Gainesville
Gainesville, Georgia
-Severe Weather:Gainesville sits on the very fringe of Tornado Alley, a region of the United States where severe weather is common. Supercell thunderstorms can sweep through any time between March and November, but are concentrated most in the spring...
, in northeastern Georgia, and SR 15 Alternate assumes an independent existence northwards to Commerce
Commerce, Georgia
Commerce is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 6,544.-Geography:Commerce is located at ....
, near Interstate 85
Interstate 85
Interstate 85 is a major interstate highway in the Southeastern United States. Its current southern terminus is at an interchange with Interstate 65 in Montgomery, Alabama; its northern terminus interchanges with Interstate 95 in Petersburg, Virginia, near Richmond...
(I-85). There it merges back into SR 15.
Related route
Georgia State Route 15 Alternate is a series of streets, roads, and highways that form a north–south oriented route in two counties of the northeastern part of the state of Georgia. This route's southern terminus is in AthensAthens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
at the intersection of U.S. Route 441
U.S. Route 441
U.S. Route 441 is a spur route of U.S. Route 41. It currently runs for 939 miles from U.S. Route 41 in Miami, Florida to U.S. Route 25W in Lake City, Tennessee. Between its termini, US 441 passes through the states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee...
/Georgia State Route 15 and Georgia State Route 10 Loop (locally known as "the 10 Loop" or "Loop 10") and Macon Highway. This route eventually becomes Milledge Avenue and it winds by the campus of the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
. This street features stately homes and mansions, some of which house college fraternities and sororities. As Georgia 15 Alternate leaves Athens, it overlaps US 129
U.S. Route 129
U.S. Route 129 is an offshoot route of U.S. Route 29, which it intersects near Athens, Georgia. US 129 currently runs for 582 miles from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Chiefland, Florida, at U.S. Route 19 and U.S. Route 98. It passes through the states of Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida...
, where it is known as Jefferson Road. Upon entering Jefferson, Georgia 15 Alternate splits from US 129 and becomes an independent route. Its northern terminus is then met north of the city of Commerce
Commerce, Georgia
Commerce is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 6,544.-Geography:Commerce is located at ....
at its intersection with U.S. 441
U.S. Route 441
U.S. Route 441 is a spur route of U.S. Route 41. It currently runs for 939 miles from U.S. Route 41 in Miami, Florida to U.S. Route 25W in Lake City, Tennessee. Between its termini, US 441 passes through the states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee...
(sometimes referred to as the Commerce Bypass) and Georgia 59
Georgia State Route 59
State Route 59 begins at U.S. 441/SR 15 and travels northeast through Carnesville and parallel to I-85. The route ends at SR 77 shortly before Lake Hartwell and the South Carolina state line....
.