Ohio State Highway 139
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State Route 139 is a north–south road that stretches from New Boston, Ohio
at its southern terminus to Jackson, Ohio
at its northern terminus. This route offers a quick, yet narrow and sharp route to Jackson. U.S. Route 23 and State Route 32 offer a more straight route with a higher speed limit, though less direct.
State Route 139 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 52 in New Boston. The route goes north through a couple of traffic lights before passing through Portsmouth
, Eden Park, Twin Valley, Rubyville, and Clarktown
before it continues due east toward Minford
. From there it crosses State Route 335 and then begins to turn north once again. After reaching the Scioto County
and Jackson County
line, State Route 279 splits off of State Route 139 and heads toward Oak Hill
. State Route 139 crosses State Route 32 just outside of Jackson and State Route 776 within less than mile of downtown. The route then briefly overlaps State Route 93 in downtown Jackson, terminating 0.15 mile (0.241401 km) north where State Route 93 turns east.
New Boston, Ohio
New Boston is a village in Scioto County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,340 at the 2000 census. Apart from its southern boundary on the Ohio River, New Boston is entirely surrounded by the city of Portsmouth. It was platted on February 17, 1891, by James Skelton,...
at its southern terminus to Jackson, Ohio
Jackson, Ohio
Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,184 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jackson is located at ....
at its northern terminus. This route offers a quick, yet narrow and sharp route to Jackson. U.S. Route 23 and State Route 32 offer a more straight route with a higher speed limit, though less direct.
State Route 139 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 52 in New Boston. The route goes north through a couple of traffic lights before passing through Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Ohio
Portsmouth is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Scioto County. The municipality is located on the northern banks of the Ohio River and east of the Scioto River in Southern Ohio. The population was 20,226 at the 2010 census.-Foundation:...
, Eden Park, Twin Valley, Rubyville, and Clarktown
Clarktown, Ohio
Clarktown is an unincorporated community in southeastern Jefferson Township, Scioto County, Ohio, United States. It was listed as a census-designated place in 2010. Located at the intersection of State Route 139 with Burns Hollow and Blue Run Roads, it lies 4¾ miles southeast of Lucasville and 9½...
before it continues due east toward Minford
Minford, Ohio
Minford is a census-designated place located on the border of Harrison and Madison Townships in northeastern Scioto County, Ohio, United States, about 14 miles northeast of the county seat of Portsmouth.-History:...
. From there it crosses State Route 335 and then begins to turn north once again. After reaching the Scioto County
Scioto County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 79,195 people, 30,871 households, and 21,362 families residing in the county. The population density was 129 people per square mile . There were 34,054 housing units at an average density of 56 per square mile...
and Jackson County
Jackson County, Ohio
Jackson County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 33,225. Its county seat is Jackson and is named for Andrew Jackson, a hero of the War of 1812 who was subsequently elected President of the United States....
line, State Route 279 splits off of State Route 139 and heads toward Oak Hill
Oak Hill, Ohio
Oak Hill is a village in Jackson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,685 at the 2000 census.- History :Oak Hill was also a stop on Morgan's Raid, led by Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan during the American Civil War. Oak Hill was settled by Welshimmigrants that were...
. State Route 139 crosses State Route 32 just outside of Jackson and State Route 776 within less than mile of downtown. The route then briefly overlaps State Route 93 in downtown Jackson, terminating 0.15 mile (0.241401 km) north where State Route 93 turns east.