Ohio State Route 171
Encyclopedia
State Route 171 is a north–south state highway
located in northeastern Ohio
, a U.S. state
. The highway's western terminus is at a signalized intersection with State Route 183
in Waynesburg
. The eastern terminus of State Route 171 is at State Route 9 approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Carrollton
.
and the northwestern portion of Carroll County
. No part of State Route 171 is included within the National Highway System
.
to its junction with State Route 43 northwest of Carrollton
.
In 1937, the highway was extended eastward to State Route 9, then continuing east via Carroll County Road 71 to a new terminus at State Route 39
just west of Mechanicstown
. By 1967, State Route 171 was truncated to its current eastern terminus at State Route 9, with jurisdiction of the portion between State Route 9 and State Route 39 being transferred to Carroll County
. This stretch of roadway was renamed County Road 71.
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...
located in northeastern 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...
, a 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...
. The highway's western terminus is at a signalized intersection with State Route 183
Ohio State Route 183
State Route 183 is a north–south State Highway in easteren Ohio, a state of U.S. Its southeren terminus is State Route 800 near East Sparta and Magnolia , and its notheren terminus is State Route 14 in Edinburg about Southeast of Ravenna.-History:...
in Waynesburg
Waynesburg, Ohio
Waynesburg is a village in Stark County, Ohio, United States. The population was 923 at the 2010 census, a decrease from 1,003 in 2000. It is part of the Canton–Massillon Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. The eastern terminus of State Route 171 is at State Route 9 approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Carrollton
Carrollton, Ohio
Carrollton is a village in Carroll County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,190 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Carroll County.Carrollton is part of the Canton–Massillon Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
.
Route description
State Route 171's routing takes it through the southeastern corner of Stark CountyStark County, Ohio
Stark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 375,586. It is included in the Canton-Massillon, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area....
and the northwestern portion of Carroll County
Carroll County, Ohio
Carroll County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 28,836, no change from 2000. Its county seat is Carrollton. It is named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence....
. No part of State Route 171 is included within 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...
.
History
When it was originally designated in 1924, State Route 171 ran from its current western terminus in WaynesburgWaynesburg, Ohio
Waynesburg is a village in Stark County, Ohio, United States. The population was 923 at the 2010 census, a decrease from 1,003 in 2000. It is part of the Canton–Massillon Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
to its junction with State Route 43 northwest of Carrollton
Carrollton, Ohio
Carrollton is a village in Carroll County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,190 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Carroll County.Carrollton is part of the Canton–Massillon Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
.
In 1937, the highway was extended eastward to State Route 9, then continuing east via Carroll County Road 71 to a new terminus at State Route 39
Ohio State Route 39
State Route 39 is a primarily east–west running state highway in north-central and northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The route runs through seven counties on its approximately trip through the region...
just west of Mechanicstown
Mechanicstown, Ohio
Mechanicstown is an unincorporated community in northwestern Fox Township, Carroll County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44651. It lies at the intersection of State Routes 39 and 524...
. By 1967, State Route 171 was truncated to its current eastern terminus at State Route 9, with jurisdiction of the portion between State Route 9 and State Route 39 being transferred to Carroll County
Carroll County, Ohio
Carroll County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 28,836, no change from 2000. Its county seat is Carrollton. It is named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence....
. This stretch of roadway was renamed County Road 71.