Ohio State Route 547
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State Route 547 is an east–west state highway
in north central Ohio
, a U.S. state
. The highway's western terminus is at State Route 269 approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of Bellevue
. The eastern terminus of State Route 547 is at the duplex of U.S. Route 20 and State Route 18 in downtown Monroeville
.
Located in western Huron County
, State Route 547 traverses primarily rural terrain excepting the easternmost stretch of the highway through Monroeville. It came into being in the late 1930s, and has not seen any significant changes since that time. State Route 547's western endpoint is situated on the Seneca
-Huron County Line, which serves as the western boundary of the historic Firelands
and Connecticut Western Reserve
.
. No portion of this route is included as a part of the National Highway System
.
State Route 547 begins at the intersection of State Route 269 and Township Road 186 on the Seneca
-Huron County Line approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of Bellevue
. The vast majority of State Route 547's path is in rural farm country, passing a house here and there along the way. Heading due east from the State Route 269 intersection into Sherman Township
, the state highway arrives at its junction with State Route 4 just 0.75 miles (1.2 km) from its starting point. East of there, the route turns northeasterly, and as it passes a large clump of trees that abut the north side of the road, it meets Hayman Road. Crossing into Lyme Township
, State Route 547 next crosses Section Line Road. Continuing northeast through the vast farmland, the state highway passes intersections with Dogtown Road, Sand Hill Road and Townline Road, just past which the route enters Ridgefield Township
. State Route 547 then crosses T-intersections with Williams Road and Farr Road, after which it enters the village of Monroeville
. At that point, the highway picks up the name Monroe Street, and passes into a backdrop that is primarily residential. After crossing the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
tracks, the highway arrives at its junction with State Route 99
, a four-way stop intersection. State Route 547 continues easterly through the residential portion of Monroeville prior to entering the central business district, where it comes to an end at the signalized intersection it has with the duplex of U.S. Route 20 and State Route 18.
between State Route 99
and U.S. Route 20/State Route 18, trucks are prohibited from this stretch of highway. Consequently, a Truck State Route 547 is signed, starting from the junction of State Route 547 and State Route 99, following State Route 99 north to U.S. Route 20/State Route 18, then following the duplex southeasterly to the downtown Monroeville intersection marking State Route 547's eastern terminus, which doubles as the truck route's endpoint.
State highway
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in north central 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
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. The highway's western terminus is at State Route 269 approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of Bellevue
Bellevue, Ohio
Bellevue is a city in Erie, Huron, Sandusky and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 8,193 at the 2000 census. The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Bellevue as a Tree City USA....
. The eastern terminus of State Route 547 is at the duplex of U.S. Route 20 and State Route 18 in downtown Monroeville
Monroeville, Ohio
Monroeville is a village in Huron County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,433 at the 2000 census.Monroeville High School sports teams are known as the "Eagles".-Geography:Monroeville is located at ....
.
Located in western Huron County
Huron County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 59,487 people, 22,307 households, and 16,217 families residing in the county. The population density was 121 people per square mile . There were 23,594 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile...
, State Route 547 traverses primarily rural terrain excepting the easternmost stretch of the highway through Monroeville. It came into being in the late 1930s, and has not seen any significant changes since that time. State Route 547's western endpoint is situated on the Seneca
Seneca County, Ohio
Seneca County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 56,745. Its county seat is Tiffin and it is named for the Seneca Indians.The Tiffin Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Seneca County....
-Huron County Line, which serves as the western boundary of the historic Firelands
Firelands
The Firelands or Sufferers' Lands tract was located at the western end of the Connecticut Western Reserve in what is now the U.S. state of Ohio...
and Connecticut Western Reserve
Connecticut Western Reserve
The Connecticut Western Reserve was land claimed by Connecticut from 1662 to 1800 in the Northwest Territory in what is now northeastern Ohio.-History:...
.
Route description
The entirety of State Route 547 is situated within Huron CountyHuron County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 59,487 people, 22,307 households, and 16,217 families residing in the county. The population density was 121 people per square mile . There were 23,594 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile...
. No portion of this route is included as a part of the National Highway System
National Highway System (United States)
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.
State Route 547 begins at the intersection of State Route 269 and Township Road 186 on the Seneca
Seneca County, Ohio
Seneca County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 56,745. Its county seat is Tiffin and it is named for the Seneca Indians.The Tiffin Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Seneca County....
-Huron County Line approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of Bellevue
Bellevue, Ohio
Bellevue is a city in Erie, Huron, Sandusky and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 8,193 at the 2000 census. The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Bellevue as a Tree City USA....
. The vast majority of State Route 547's path is in rural farm country, passing a house here and there along the way. Heading due east from the State Route 269 intersection into Sherman Township
Sherman Township, Huron County, Ohio
Sherman Township is one of the nineteen townships of Huron County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 501 people in the township.-Geography:Located on the western edge of the county, it borders the following townships:*Lyme Township - north...
, the state highway arrives at its junction with State Route 4 just 0.75 miles (1.2 km) from its starting point. East of there, the route turns northeasterly, and as it passes a large clump of trees that abut the north side of the road, it meets Hayman Road. Crossing into Lyme Township
Lyme Township, Huron County, Ohio
Lyme Township is one of the nineteen townships of Huron County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 968 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:...
, State Route 547 next crosses Section Line Road. Continuing northeast through the vast farmland, the state highway passes intersections with Dogtown Road, Sand Hill Road and Townline Road, just past which the route enters Ridgefield Township
Ridgefield Township, Huron County, Ohio
Ridgefield Township is one of the nineteen townships of Huron County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,390 people in the township, 957 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
. State Route 547 then crosses T-intersections with Williams Road and Farr Road, after which it enters the village of Monroeville
Monroeville, Ohio
Monroeville is a village in Huron County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,433 at the 2000 census.Monroeville High School sports teams are known as the "Eagles".-Geography:Monroeville is located at ....
. At that point, the highway picks up the name Monroe Street, and passes into a backdrop that is primarily residential. After crossing the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway is a Class II regional railroad that provides freight service, mainly in the U.S. state of Ohio. It took its name from the former Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway, most of which it bought from the Norfolk and Western Railway in 1990.-History:In 1990, the Norfolk...
tracks, the highway arrives at its junction with State Route 99
Ohio State Route 99
State Route 99 is a north–south state highway in the north-central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The highway's southern terminus is in the southern end of Willard at a T-intersection with U.S. Route 224...
, a four-way stop intersection. State Route 547 continues easterly through the residential portion of Monroeville prior to entering the central business district, where it comes to an end at the signalized intersection it has with the duplex of U.S. Route 20 and State Route 18.
History
State Route 547 made its debut in 1937 along the routing that it occupies to this day between State Route 269 and the duplex of U.S. Route 20 and State Route 18. The highway has not experienced any major changes to its routing since it was first designated.Major intersections
Truck State Route 547
As State Route 547 follows narrow two-lane Monroe Street through MonroevilleMonroeville, Ohio
Monroeville is a village in Huron County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,433 at the 2000 census.Monroeville High School sports teams are known as the "Eagles".-Geography:Monroeville is located at ....
between State Route 99
Ohio State Route 99
State Route 99 is a north–south state highway in the north-central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The highway's southern terminus is in the southern end of Willard at a T-intersection with U.S. Route 224...
and U.S. Route 20/State Route 18, trucks are prohibited from this stretch of highway. Consequently, a Truck State Route 547 is signed, starting from the junction of State Route 547 and State Route 99, following State Route 99 north to U.S. Route 20/State Route 18, then following the duplex southeasterly to the downtown Monroeville intersection marking State Route 547's eastern terminus, which doubles as the truck route's endpoint.