Ohio State Route 216
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State Route 216 is a north–south state highway
in the southeastern quadrant of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. The southern terminus of State Route 216 is at a three-way stop T-intersection with State Route 78
in Murray City
. State Route 216's northern terminus is also at a three-way stop T-intersection, this time with State Route 93 in New Straitsville
.
Established in the mid 1920s, State Route 216 traverses heavily wooded terrain as it connects the villages of Murray City and New Straitsville. When it first appeared, State Route 216 extended south to Nelsonville
and north and east to Shawnee
and Corning
.
and the extreme southern end of Perry County
. The route is not inclusive as a portion of the National Highway System
.
in the village of Murray City
, just west of the Hocking-Athens
County Line. Known as Locust Street, State Route 216 runs northerly a short distance through a residential area before departing the village, and entering into rural Ward Township
. The highway travels through a predominantly forested landscape, passing the occasional house along the way. The highway heads northerly out of Murray City, then starts to bend to the northwest as it passes successive intersections with Township Road 21 and Spencer Hollow Road. Weaving its way in a northwesterly fashion through the woods, State Route 216 crosses into Perry County.
, the highway bends to the north as it meets Township Road 434, then curves to the west prior to meeting Township Road 437 and entering New Straitsville
. Turning to the northwest inside of the village limits, State Route 216, which is also known as Main Street, passes a blend of woods and homes. After meeting Newark Street, the route enters a more solidly residential vicinity. The highway arrives at its junction with State Route 595
, a T-intersection that marks the intersecting state highway's northern terminus. Less than two blocks to the northwest of intersecting State Route 595, after entering the downtown of the village, State Route 216 comes to an end as it meets State Route 93.
from Nelsonville
north to Murray City
; the entirety of today's State Route 216 from Murray City northwest to New Straitsville
; an overlap of State Route 93 (formerly State Route 75) from New Straitsville north to Shawnee
; and State Route 155
from Shawnee east to Corning
.
The route was first trimmed in 1927, when the route was truncated on the north side to end at then State Route 75 (current State Route 93) in New Straitsville. The portion that overlapped State Route 75 from New Straitsville to Shawnee became just State Route 75, while the part from Shawnee to Corning was assigned the designation of State Route 155. Then, in 1971, State Route 216 took on its current form when the south end of the highway was moved from Nelsonville to Murray City, as an extension of State Route 78 replaced State Route 216 between those two cities.
State highway
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in the southeastern quadrant 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 southern terminus of State Route 216 is at a three-way stop T-intersection 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...
in Murray City
Murray City, Ohio
Murray City is a village in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 452 at the 2000 census.Murray City was the birthplace of Henry Clifford "Doc" Carlson, a college men's basketball coach from the University of Pittsburgh between 1922 and 1958.-Geography:Murray City is located at ,...
. State Route 216's northern terminus is also at a three-way stop T-intersection, this time with State Route 93 in New Straitsville
New Straitsville, Ohio
New Straitsville is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 774 at the 2000 census.-History:New Straitsville was originally founded in 1870 as a coal mining town by the New Straitsville Mining Company. The town grew quickly and by 1880 the population was over 4000 people...
.
Established in the mid 1920s, State Route 216 traverses heavily wooded terrain as it connects the villages of Murray City and New Straitsville. When it first appeared, State Route 216 extended south to Nelsonville
Nelsonville, Ohio
Nelsonville is a city in northwestern Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,230 at the 2000 census. Hocking College is located in Nelsonville.-Geography:...
and north and east to Shawnee
Shawnee, Ohio
Shawnee is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 608 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Shawnee is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
and Corning
Corning, Ohio
Corning is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 593 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Corning is located at , along Sunday Creek....
.
Route description
State Route 216 runs through the far eastern end of Hocking CountyHocking County, Ohio
Hocking County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 29,380. Its county seat is Logan. Its name is from the Hocking River, the origins of which are disputed but is said to be a Delaware Indian word meaning "bottle river".-Geography:According to the...
and the extreme southern end 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...
. The route is not inclusive as a portion 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...
.
Hocking County
The state highway begins at a three-way stop T-intersection with State Route 78Ohio 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...
in the village of Murray City
Murray City, Ohio
Murray City is a village in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 452 at the 2000 census.Murray City was the birthplace of Henry Clifford "Doc" Carlson, a college men's basketball coach from the University of Pittsburgh between 1922 and 1958.-Geography:Murray City is located at ,...
, just west of the Hocking-Athens
Athens County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 62,223 people, 22,501 households, and 12,713 families residing in the county. The population density was 123 people per square mile . There were 24,901 housing units at an average density of 49 per square mile...
County Line. Known as Locust Street, State Route 216 runs northerly a short distance through a residential area before departing the village, and entering into rural Ward Township
Ward Township, Hocking County, Ohio
Ward Township is one of the eleven townships of Hocking County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,937 people in the township, 1,474 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
. The highway travels through a predominantly forested landscape, passing the occasional house along the way. The highway heads northerly out of Murray City, then starts to bend to the northwest as it passes successive intersections with Township Road 21 and Spencer Hollow Road. Weaving its way in a northwesterly fashion through the woods, State Route 216 crosses into Perry County.
Perry County
Entering into Coal TownshipCoal Township, Perry County, Ohio
Coal Township is one of the fourteen townships of Perry County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,106 people in the township, 332 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
, the highway bends to the north as it meets Township Road 434, then curves to the west prior to meeting Township Road 437 and entering New Straitsville
New Straitsville, Ohio
New Straitsville is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 774 at the 2000 census.-History:New Straitsville was originally founded in 1870 as a coal mining town by the New Straitsville Mining Company. The town grew quickly and by 1880 the population was over 4000 people...
. Turning to the northwest inside of the village limits, State Route 216, which is also known as Main Street, passes a blend of woods and homes. After meeting Newark Street, the route enters a more solidly residential vicinity. The highway arrives at its junction with State Route 595
Ohio State Route 595
State Route 595 is a north–south state highway in southeastern Ohio, a U.S. state. The route's southern terminus is at a diamond interchange with the U.S. Route 33 expressway approximately southeast of Logan...
, a T-intersection that marks the intersecting state highway's northern terminus. Less than two blocks to the northwest of intersecting State Route 595, after entering the downtown of the village, State Route 216 comes to an end as it meets State Route 93.
History
Created in 1924, State Route 216 originally consisted of the following current routes: State Route 78Ohio 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...
from Nelsonville
Nelsonville, Ohio
Nelsonville is a city in northwestern Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,230 at the 2000 census. Hocking College is located in Nelsonville.-Geography:...
north to Murray City
Murray City, Ohio
Murray City is a village in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 452 at the 2000 census.Murray City was the birthplace of Henry Clifford "Doc" Carlson, a college men's basketball coach from the University of Pittsburgh between 1922 and 1958.-Geography:Murray City is located at ,...
; the entirety of today's State Route 216 from Murray City northwest to New Straitsville
New Straitsville, Ohio
New Straitsville is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 774 at the 2000 census.-History:New Straitsville was originally founded in 1870 as a coal mining town by the New Straitsville Mining Company. The town grew quickly and by 1880 the population was over 4000 people...
; an overlap of State Route 93 (formerly State Route 75) from New Straitsville north to Shawnee
Shawnee, Ohio
Shawnee is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 608 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Shawnee is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
; and State Route 155
Ohio State Route 155
State Route 155 is an east–west state highway in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The highway's western terminus is at State Route 93 in Shawnee. Its eastern terminus is at a four-way stop intersection with State Route 13 in Corning.Established in the late 1920s, State...
from Shawnee east to Corning
Corning, Ohio
Corning is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 593 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Corning is located at , along Sunday Creek....
.
The route was first trimmed in 1927, when the route was truncated on the north side to end at then State Route 75 (current State Route 93) in New Straitsville. The portion that overlapped State Route 75 from New Straitsville to Shawnee became just State Route 75, while the part from Shawnee to Corning was assigned the designation of State Route 155. Then, in 1971, State Route 216 took on its current form when the south end of the highway was moved from Nelsonville to Murray City, as an extension of State Route 78 replaced State Route 216 between those two cities.