North Carolina Highway 113
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North Carolina Highway 113 is a primary state highway
in the U.S. state
of North Carolina
. It runs from NC 18, in the community of Laurel Springs, to NC 93
, in the community of Piney Creek
.
from either NC 18 or US 221
. Nearby New River State Park
can be accessed by either via US 221
or South Fork Church Road. The Blue Ridge Parkway
is 2.8 miles (4.5 km) south on NC 18. From Weigh Station Road to George Shepherd Road, the road straddles the Ashe
/Alleghany
county line for 1.8 miles (2.9 km).
.
{| class="wikitable"
!Location
!Mile
!Destinations
!Notes
|-
|Laurel Springs
|0
|
|NC 113 Begins
|-
|Scottville
|4.8
|
|To New River State Park
Headquarters
|-
|Piney Creek
|11.2
|, Mouth of Wilson
|NC 113 Ends
|-
to Newton
. In late 1934, it was renumbered to NC 73
(replaced in 1940 by the current NC 10). NC 113 returned in 1937 as a renumbered route through Halifax
when US 301
was rerouted to bypass the city. It was renumbered, around 1960, as US 301A
(today as US 301 Business
).
The third, and current, NC 113 was established in 1964, which was extended further north in 1977 to its current terminus after NC 93
was also rerouted further north.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of North Carolina
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...
. It runs from NC 18, in the community of Laurel Springs, to NC 93
North Carolina Highway 93
North Carolina Highway 93 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It runs from the Virginia state line to the community of Twin Oaks.-Route description:...
, in the community of Piney Creek
Piney Creek, North Carolina
Piney Creek is an unincorporated community located in Piney Creek Township, Alleghany County, North Carolina, USA .-Demographics:Piney Creek's Zip Code Tabulation Area has a population of 580 as of the 2000 census. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female...
.
Route description
NC 113 is an exceptionally straight road in the area; the highway serves as a connector to VirginiaVirginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
from either NC 18 or US 221
U.S. Route 221 in North Carolina
U.S. Route 221 in North Carolina runs north–south from the South Carolina state line to the Virginia state line in Western North Carolina.-Route description:...
. Nearby New River State Park
New River State Park
New River State Park is a North Carolina state park in Ashe County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Jefferson, North Carolina, it covers over 2,200 acres in the protected New River watershed. The New River is, ironically, one of the oldest rivers in the United States...
can be accessed by either via US 221
U.S. Route 221 in North Carolina
U.S. Route 221 in North Carolina runs north–south from the South Carolina state line to the Virginia state line in Western North Carolina.-Route description:...
or South Fork Church Road. The Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469 miles , mostly along the famous Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains...
is 2.8 miles (4.5 km) south on NC 18. From Weigh Station Road to George Shepherd Road, the road straddles the Ashe
Ashe County, North Carolina
- History :Historical evidence shows that Ashe county was inhabited by Native Americans, which included the Cherokee, Creek, and Shawnee tribes. Pieces of broken pottery, arrowheads, and other Native American artifacts have been found, indicating their presence...
/Alleghany
Alleghany County, North Carolina
-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 21* U.S. Highway 221* North Carolina Highway 18* North Carolina Highway 88* North Carolina Highway 93* North Carolina Highway 113-Demographics:...
county line for 1.8 miles (2.9 km).
Junction list
The entire route is in Alleghany CountyAlleghany County, North Carolina
-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 21* U.S. Highway 221* North Carolina Highway 18* North Carolina Highway 88* North Carolina Highway 93* North Carolina Highway 113-Demographics:...
.
{| class="wikitable"
!Location
!Mile
!Destinations
!Notes
|-
|Laurel Springs
|0
|
|NC 113 Begins
|-
|Scottville
Scottville, North Carolina
Scottville is an unincorporated community in both Ashe and Alleghany Counties, North Carolina, United States, on U.S. Route 221. It lies at an elevation of 2,861 feet ....
|4.8
|
|To New River State Park
New River State Park
New River State Park is a North Carolina state park in Ashe County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Jefferson, North Carolina, it covers over 2,200 acres in the protected New River watershed. The New River is, ironically, one of the oldest rivers in the United States...
Headquarters
|-
|Piney Creek
Piney Creek, North Carolina
Piney Creek is an unincorporated community located in Piney Creek Township, Alleghany County, North Carolina, USA .-Demographics:Piney Creek's Zip Code Tabulation Area has a population of 580 as of the 2000 census. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female...
|11.2
|, Mouth of Wilson
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Mouth of Wilson is an unincorporated community, in Grayson County in the U.S. state of Virginia, just north of the North Carolina state line. The community lies in the Appalachian Mountains on the western banks of the New River, where the Big Wilson Creek empties its waters. The main road through...
|NC 113 Ends
|-
History
NC 113 was established in 1930 as a primary new routing from TolucaToluca, North Carolina
Toluca is an unincorporated community in both Lincoln, and Cleveland counties. It is located south of Laurel Hill, at the intersection of NC 27, and NC 18, near NC 27's western terminus at NC 10....
to Newton
Newton, North Carolina
Newton is a city located in Catawba County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,560. It is the county seat of Catawba County.Newton is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area....
. In late 1934, it was renumbered to NC 73
North Carolina Highway 73
NC 73 is a state highway that extends for through south-central North Carolina in the United States. Most of the route is a two-lane highway that passes through both rural scenic areas; however, it also serves several small and moderate-sized cities in the state, including Concord and Albemarle...
(replaced in 1940 by the current NC 10). NC 113 returned in 1937 as a renumbered route through Halifax
Halifax, North Carolina
Halifax is a town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 344 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Halifax County...
when US 301
U.S. Route 301 in North Carolina
U.S. Route 301 is an north–south United States highway that runs for from the South Carolina state line, near Rowland, to the Virginia state line, near Pleasant Hill.-Route description:...
was rerouted to bypass the city. It was renumbered, around 1960, as US 301A
U.S. Route 301 in North Carolina
U.S. Route 301 is an north–south United States highway that runs for from the South Carolina state line, near Rowland, to the Virginia state line, near Pleasant Hill.-Route description:...
(today as US 301 Business
U.S. Route 301 in North Carolina
U.S. Route 301 is an north–south United States highway that runs for from the South Carolina state line, near Rowland, to the Virginia state line, near Pleasant Hill.-Route description:...
).
The third, and current, NC 113 was established in 1964, which was extended further north in 1977 to its current terminus after NC 93
North Carolina Highway 93
North Carolina Highway 93 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It runs from the Virginia state line to the community of Twin Oaks.-Route description:...
was also rerouted further north.
See also
- Blue Ridge ParkwayBlue Ridge ParkwayThe Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469 miles , mostly along the famous Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains...
- New River
- New River State ParkNew River State ParkNew River State Park is a North Carolina state park in Ashe County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Jefferson, North Carolina, it covers over 2,200 acres in the protected New River watershed. The New River is, ironically, one of the oldest rivers in the United States...