Ohio State Route 188
Encyclopedia
State Route 188 is a 39.04 miles (62.8 km) east–west state highway
located in the central part of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. SR 188's western terminus is in Circleville
at a signalized intersection where it meets the duplex of U.S. Route 22 (US 22) and SR 56
. Its eastern terminus is at a signalized intersection with SR 204
in the central business district of the village
of Thornville
.
, then through the western, central and northeastern portions of Fairfield County
and finally the northwestern corner of Perry County
. No segment of SR 188 is included as a part of the National Highway System
(NHS). The NHS is a network of routes deemed to be most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
, following what had been previously designated as a portion of SR 158
. In 1937, SR 188 was extended to the northeast from Lancaster along what was at the time an un-numbered roadway to its current eastern terminus at SR 204 in Thornville.
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 the central part 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...
. SR 188's western terminus is in Circleville
Circleville, Ohio
Circleville is a city in and the county seat of Pickaway County, Ohio, United States, along the Scioto River. The population was 13,485 at the 2000 census.-History:...
at a signalized intersection where it meets the duplex of U.S. Route 22 (US 22) and SR 56
Ohio State Route 56
State Route 56 is a west–east state highway in southern Ohio. Its western terminus is at SR 29 near Mutual, and its eastern terminus is at SR 682 in Athens.-Cities along route:* London* Mount Sterling* Circleville* Laurelville* South Bloomingville...
. Its eastern terminus is at a signalized intersection with SR 204
Ohio State Route 204
-Route 204A:Route 204A is a 0.49-mile alternate route connecting I-70 with SR 204 in Pickerington. Route 204A runs south from I-70 to SR 204, connecting the two parallel roads. Route 204A also serves as the off ramp for I-70 until it becomes Taylor Road and intersects SR 204...
in the central business district of the village
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
of Thornville
Thornville, Ohio
Thornville is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 731 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Thornville is located at ....
.
Route description
SR 188 traverses the eastern part of Pickaway CountyPickaway County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 52,727 people, 17,599 households, and 13,287 families residing in the county. The population density was 105 people per square mile . There were 18,596 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile...
, then through the western, central and northeastern portions of Fairfield County
Fairfield County, Ohio
Fairfield County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 146,156. Its county seat is Lancaster. Its name is a reference to the Fairfield area of the original Lancaster....
and finally the northwestern corner of Perry County
Perry County, Ohio
Perry County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. Founded on March 1, 1818, it was the 55th county to be formed in Ohio. Portions of Fairfield, Washington and Muskingum Counties were taken to create Perry County. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,058. Its county seat...
. No segment of SR 188 is 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...
(NHS). The NHS is a network of routes deemed to be most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
History
SR 188 made its debut in 1927. When it was first designated, it was routed along its present alignment between Circleville and LancasterLancaster, Ohio
Lancaster is a city in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 38,780. It is located near the Hocking River, approximately southeast of Columbus, Ohio. It is the county seat of Fairfield County...
, following what had been previously designated as a portion of SR 158
Ohio State Route 158
State Route 158 is a two-lane north–south state highway located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. State Route 158's southern terminus is in downtown Lancaster at its junction with U.S. Route 22, State Route 37 and State Route 188...
. In 1937, SR 188 was extended to the northeast from Lancaster along what was at the time an un-numbered roadway to its current eastern terminus at SR 204 in Thornville.