Ohio State Route 168
Encyclopedia
State Route 168 is north–south state highway
in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. The southern terminus of State Route 168, which doubles as the southern endpoint of State Route 528
, is along State Route 88 at a signalized intersection with U.S. Route 422 in the hamlet
of Parkman
. State Route 168's northern terminus, which is concurrently the northern endpoint of State Route 700
, is at the junction with State Route 87 at a traffic circle
in Burton
.
. The route is not included as a part of the National Highway System
, a network of highways deemed most vital to the nation's economy, mobility and defense.
and the State Route 45
in the unincorporated community of North Bloomfield
, while State Route 87 was routed along the entirety of the current State Route 168 from Burton to Parkman
. Three years later, State Route 87 and State Route 168 swapped alignments, with State Route 87 being re-routed onto its current alignment east of Burton, and the State Route 168 designation being applied to its current routing.
State highway
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in the northeastern portion of 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 Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. The southern terminus of State Route 168, which doubles as the southern endpoint of State Route 528
Ohio State Route 528
State Route 528 is north–south state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus, also the southern terminus of State Route 168, is on State Route 88 at U.S. Route 422 in the village of Parkman, about 6½ miles south of Middlefield, and its northern...
, is along State Route 88 at a signalized intersection with U.S. Route 422 in the hamlet
Hamlet (place)
A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
of Parkman
Parkman, Ohio
Parkman is a census-designated place in southern Parkman Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44080. It lies along U.S. Route 422 at its intersection with State Routes 88, 168, and 528.-External links:*...
. State Route 168's northern terminus, which is concurrently the northern endpoint of State Route 700
Ohio State Route 700
State Route 700 is a long north–south state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The southern terminus of SR 700 is at SR 88 about south of Hiram...
, is at the junction with State Route 87 at a traffic circle
Traffic circle
A traffic circle or rotary is a type of circular intersection in which traffic must travel in one direction around a central island. In some countries, traffic entering the circle has the right-of-way and drivers in the circle must yield. In many other countries, traffic entering the circle must...
in Burton
Burton, Ohio
Burton is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2000 census.-History:Burton was founded in 1798 and is Geauga County's oldest settlement...
.
Route description
State Route 168 is located entirely within the southeastern quadrant of Geauga CountyGeauga County, Ohio
Geauga County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 93,389. It is named for a Native American word meaning "raccoon". The county seat is Chardon...
. The route is not included as a part of the National Highway System
National Highway System (United States)
The National Highway System is a network of strategic highways within the United States, including the Interstate Highway System and other roads serving major airports, ports, rail or truck terminals, railway stations, pipeline terminals and other strategic transport facilities.Individual states...
, a network of highways deemed most vital to the nation's economy, mobility and defense.
History
As it appeared when it debuted in 1924, State Route 168 followed what is currently the portion of State Route 87 between State Route 168's current northern terminus in BurtonBurton, Ohio
Burton is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2000 census.-History:Burton was founded in 1798 and is Geauga County's oldest settlement...
and the State Route 45
Ohio State Route 45
State Route 45 is a north–south state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at the State Route 7/State Route 39 concurrency in Wellsville, and its northern terminus is at State Route 531 about west of Ashtabula.-History:*1924 – Original...
in the unincorporated community of North Bloomfield
North Bloomfield, Ohio
North Bloomfield is an unincorporated community in central Bloomfield Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44450. It lies at the intersection of State Routes 45 and 87....
, while State Route 87 was routed along the entirety of the current State Route 168 from Burton to Parkman
Parkman, Ohio
Parkman is a census-designated place in southern Parkman Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44080. It lies along U.S. Route 422 at its intersection with State Routes 88, 168, and 528.-External links:*...
. Three years later, State Route 87 and State Route 168 swapped alignments, with State Route 87 being re-routed onto its current alignment east of Burton, and the State Route 168 designation being applied to its current routing.