Georgia State Route 72
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State Route 72 is an east–west highway connecting Athens-Clarke County
with Elberton
in Georgia
, and then to the South Carolina
line at the Savannah River
. It continues in South Carolina as South Carolina Highway 72, where it runs from the state line to Rock Hill, South Carolina
near Charlotte
. The highway is multilaned for much of its length.
Clarke County, Georgia
Clarke County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 101,489. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 114,063...
with Elberton
Elberton, Georgia
Elberton is the largest city in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,743 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Elbert County and serves as a hub for industry and small business in Northeast Georgia...
in 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...
, and then to the South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
line at the Savannah River
Savannah River
The Savannah River is a major river in the southeastern United States, forming most of the border between the states of South Carolina and Georgia. Two tributaries of the Savannah, the Tugaloo River and the Chattooga River, form the northernmost part of the border...
. It continues in South Carolina as South Carolina Highway 72, where it runs from the state line to Rock Hill, South Carolina
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, South Carolina and the fourth-largest city in the state. It is also the third-largest city of the Charlotte metropolitan area, behind Charlotte and Concord, North Carolina. The population was 71,459 as of . Rock Hill has undergone rapid growth between...
near Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
. The highway is multilaned for much of its length.
Intersections
| County | Location | Roads intersected | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Clarke County, Georgia Clarke County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 101,489. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 114,063... |
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... |
North to Danielsville; South to Athens Perimeter Highway | |
| Madison Madison County, Georgia Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 5, 1811. As of 2000, the population was 25,730. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 28,012. The county seat is Danielsville.... |
Hull Hull, Georgia Hull is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 160 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hull is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
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| Colbert Colbert, Georgia Colbert is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 488 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Colbert is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Northeast to Bowman | ||
| Comer Comer, Georgia Comer is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. Incorporated in the year 1893, Comer is the largest city in Madison County based on population with an annual growth rate of approximately 3%.-Geography:Comer is located at... |
Northwest to Danielsville and Commerce | ||
| Southeast to Lexington | |||
| Elbert Elbert County, Georgia Elbert County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was established on December 10, 1790 and was named for Samuel Elbert. As of 2000, the population was 20,511. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 20,525... |
Elberton Elberton, Georgia Elberton is the largest city in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,743 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Elbert County and serves as a hub for industry and small business in Northeast Georgia... |
Interchange SR 17 North to Bowman and Royston SR 17 South/SR 72 West run concurrent through Elberton |
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| North to Hartwell and Anderson, SC; South to Downtown Elberton and Lexington | |||
| North to North Elberton | |||
| South to Washington and Savannah | |||
| South to Russell Hydroelectric Dam and Lincolnton | |||
| East to Calhoun Falls, S.C., and along the southern border of the South Carolina South Carolina South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence... Upstate |