Ohio State Route 215
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State Route 215 is an east–west state highway
in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. The western terminus of State Route 215 is at a T-intersection with State Route 821 just 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) southeast of the village
of Belle Valley
and State Route 821's junction with Interstate 77. Its eastern terminus is at another T-intersection, this time with State Route 285 just outside of the village of Sarahsville
.
Created in the middle of the 1920s, State Route 215 is a two-lane rural highway that primarily serves as a connector between the Noble County
villages of Belle Valley and Sarahsville. Its routing has changed over the years, but it has always been in or just outside of Noble County. The highway passes in the vicinity of Wolf Run State Park
along its way.
. This state highway is not included as a part of the National Highway System
, a network of routes deemed most important for the nation's economy, mobility and defense.
State Route 215 begins at a T-intersection with State Route 821 nearly 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) southeast of Belle Valley
and Interstate 77 in Noble Township
. The highway runs northeasterly through rural terrain that starts out as open field but quickly transitions into forest. After meeting Wolf Run Road, State Route 215 abuts the southeastern boundary of Wolf Run State Park
. The route passes the Hickory Hill Road (County Road 14) intersection, then turns east and crosses into Center Township
. State Route 215 climbs up and down hilly terrain that is generally open field in the foreground, with trees forming a very scenic background. A few homes now appear alongside State Route 215 as it bends to the southeast, and curves back to the northeast just prior to arriving at its endpoint at a T-intersection with State Route 285 just west of Sarahsville
.
, but in different forms. For example, the original routing of State Route 215 consisted of the present State Route 83 from its western junction with State Route 78
to Cumberland
, and the current State Route 146
from Cumberland to its northern junction with State Route 821 near Pleasant City
. Four years later, State Route 215 was shortened and re-routed. The portion that followed present-day State Route 83 was re-designated as State Route 76, while State Route 146 and State Route 215 swapped alignments. State Route 146 took on its present-day routing from Cumberland to Pleasant City, while State Route 215 was now routed along what today is known as Noble County Road 20, running from what then became State Route 76 south of Cumberland to what was then a part of U.S. Route 21
(now State Route 821) in Belle Valley
.
State Route 215 would stay this way until 1965, when the highway was extended on the east end, routed along a previously un-numbered roadway heading east from Belle Valley to its current eastern terminus at State Route 285 just outside of Sarahsville
. Then, in 1971, the portion of State Route 215 west of Belle Valley was removed from the state highway system, with jurisdiction being transferred to Noble County
, which re-named the roadway as County Road 20. Consequently, at that point, State Route 215 became the connector between State Route 821 and State Route 285 that it is today.
State highway
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in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state
U.S. state
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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 western terminus of State Route 215 is at a T-intersection with State Route 821 just 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) southeast 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 Belle Valley
Belle Valley, Ohio
Belle Valley is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 263 at the 2000 census.-History:The Village of Belle Valley was incorporated in 1905, but was actually beginning to form around the mid-19th century...
and State Route 821's junction with Interstate 77. Its eastern terminus is at another T-intersection, this time with State Route 285 just outside of the village of Sarahsville
Sarahsville, Ohio
Sarahsville is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 198 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sarahsville is located at ....
.
Created in the middle of the 1920s, State Route 215 is a two-lane rural highway that primarily serves as a connector between the Noble County
Noble County, Ohio
Noble County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,645. Its county seat is Caldwell. Noble County is named for Rep. Warren P. Noble of the Ohio House of Representatives, who was an early settler there.-History:...
villages of Belle Valley and Sarahsville. Its routing has changed over the years, but it has always been in or just outside of Noble County. The highway passes in the vicinity of Wolf Run State Park
Wolf Run State Park
Wolf Run State Park is a state park located in Caldwell, Ohio, United States.-External links:*...
along its way.
Route description
All of State Route 215 is situated within the central portion of Noble CountyNoble County, Ohio
Noble County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,645. Its county seat is Caldwell. Noble County is named for Rep. Warren P. Noble of the Ohio House of Representatives, who was an early settler there.-History:...
. This state highway 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 routes deemed most important for the nation's economy, mobility and defense.
State Route 215 begins at a T-intersection with State Route 821 nearly 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) southeast of Belle Valley
Belle Valley, Ohio
Belle Valley is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 263 at the 2000 census.-History:The Village of Belle Valley was incorporated in 1905, but was actually beginning to form around the mid-19th century...
and Interstate 77 in Noble Township
Noble Township, Noble County, Ohio
Noble Township is one of the fifteen townships of Noble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,013 people in the township, 1,750 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
. The highway runs northeasterly through rural terrain that starts out as open field but quickly transitions into forest. After meeting Wolf Run Road, State Route 215 abuts the southeastern boundary of Wolf Run State Park
Wolf Run State Park
Wolf Run State Park is a state park located in Caldwell, Ohio, United States.-External links:*...
. The route passes the Hickory Hill Road (County Road 14) intersection, then turns east and crosses into Center Township
Center Township, Noble County, Ohio
Center Township is one of the fifteen townships of Noble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,027 people in the township, 818 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
. State Route 215 climbs up and down hilly terrain that is generally open field in the foreground, with trees forming a very scenic background. A few homes now appear alongside State Route 215 as it bends to the southeast, and curves back to the northeast just prior to arriving at its endpoint at a T-intersection with State Route 285 just west of Sarahsville
Sarahsville, Ohio
Sarahsville is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 198 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sarahsville is located at ....
.
History
Since its inception in 1923, State Route 215 has always had a presence in or near Noble CountyNoble County, Ohio
Noble County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,645. Its county seat is Caldwell. Noble County is named for Rep. Warren P. Noble of the Ohio House of Representatives, who was an early settler there.-History:...
, but in different forms. For example, the original routing of State Route 215 consisted of the present State Route 83 from its western junction with State Route 78
Ohio State Route 78
State Route 78 is a state highway that runs for 105 miles from Nelsonville to Clarington in the U.S. state of Ohio. Car and Driver has called it one of the most scenic highways nationwide...
to Cumberland
Cumberland, Ohio
Cumberland is a village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. The population was 402 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cumberland is located at ....
, and the current State Route 146
Ohio State Route 146
State Route 146 is an east-west state highway in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. It runs from SR 16 near Nashport to SR 78 in Summerfield....
from Cumberland to its northern junction with State Route 821 near Pleasant City
Pleasant City, Ohio
Pleasant City is a village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. The population was 439 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pleasant City is located at ....
. Four years later, State Route 215 was shortened and re-routed. The portion that followed present-day State Route 83 was re-designated as State Route 76, while State Route 146 and State Route 215 swapped alignments. State Route 146 took on its present-day routing from Cumberland to Pleasant City, while State Route 215 was now routed along what today is known as Noble County Road 20, running from what then became State Route 76 south of Cumberland to what was then a part of U.S. Route 21
U.S. Route 21
U.S. Route 21 is a north–south United States highway of , from Hunting Island State Park, South Carolina to Wytheville, Virginia.-South Carolina:...
(now State Route 821) in Belle Valley
Belle Valley, Ohio
Belle Valley is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 263 at the 2000 census.-History:The Village of Belle Valley was incorporated in 1905, but was actually beginning to form around the mid-19th century...
.
State Route 215 would stay this way until 1965, when the highway was extended on the east end, routed along a previously un-numbered roadway heading east from Belle Valley to its current eastern terminus at State Route 285 just outside of Sarahsville
Sarahsville, Ohio
Sarahsville is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 198 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sarahsville is located at ....
. Then, in 1971, the portion of State Route 215 west of Belle Valley was removed from the state highway system, with jurisdiction being transferred to Noble County
Noble County, Ohio
Noble County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,645. Its county seat is Caldwell. Noble County is named for Rep. Warren P. Noble of the Ohio House of Representatives, who was an early settler there.-History:...
, which re-named the roadway as County Road 20. Consequently, at that point, State Route 215 became the connector between State Route 821 and State Route 285 that it is today.