Ohio State Route 691
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Ohio State Route 691 is a north–south state route in southern Ohio
. The entirety of OH 691 is within Athens County. Its southern terminus is at OH 56
about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of New Marshfield
, and its northern terminus is at a signalized intersection with US 33 in Nelsonville
, immediately adjacent to OH 691's crossing of the Hocking River
.
approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of the hamlet of New Marshfield
in Athens County
's Waterloo Township
. For the majority of its journey, this two-lane highway winds its way through the woods, passing by the occasional field and house. OH 691 starts out trending in a northeasterly direction, then turns to the north as it approaches Township Highway 556. Continuing northerly, OH 691 eventually bends to the northeast, and passes through a succession of three intersections in a row: Five Points Road (Athens County Road 3 to the southeast), Dowler Ridge Road (County Road 3 to the northwest) and Campbell Road (to the east). Next, OH 691 bends to the north, then follows an elongated reverse curve that takes the highway east, and then back to the north. OH 691 turns to the northeast, and then curves to the northwest as it intersects Vore Ridge Road (County Road 22). The highway next meets Hamley Run Road, then turns to the northeast. OH 691 follows this northeasrly trend for a period, then turns to the east, intersecting Perry Ridge Road as it briefly straddles the boundary between Waterloo Township and York Township
. Upon intersecting Salem Road (County Road 9), OH 691 turns north into York Township.
OH 691 next comes upon an intersection with Poston State Road (County Road 110), then trends to the northwest for a stretch. At the end of this stretch, OH 691 follows another extended reverse curve, bending to the northeast, then resuming a northwesterly trek as it passes by Glen Ebon Road (County Road 4). Further along, OH 691 meets Huddy Road, and thereafter winds its way northward. The highway turns northeasterly, intersects Matheny Road, and curves to the northwest. OH 691 makes its way up to the Kimberly Road (County Road 1) intersection, where it turns north, and begins to see a transition from a heavily forested region to a more commercialized area, as it enters into the Nelsonville
proper. OH 691 meets the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, then passes by the Tri-County Vocational School. Bending more to the northeast, OH 691 comes upon its intersection with Hocking Parkway (County Road 30), which connects to the campus of Hocking College
. OH 691 then crosses the Hocking River
, and immediately after doing so, comes to end as it meets US 33 at a signalized T-intersection.
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 entirety of OH 691 is within Athens County. Its southern terminus is at OH 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...
about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of New Marshfield
New Marshfield, Ohio
New Marshfield is a census-designated place in central Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45766...
, and its northern terminus is at a signalized intersection with US 33 in 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:...
, immediately adjacent to OH 691's crossing of the Hocking River
Hocking River
The Hocking River is a tributary of the Ohio River in southeastern Ohio in the United States.The Hocking flows mostly on the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau, but its headwaters are in a glaciated region...
.
Route description
OH 691 commences at a T-intersection with OH 56Ohio 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...
approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of the hamlet of New Marshfield
New Marshfield, Ohio
New Marshfield is a census-designated place in central Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45766...
in Athens County
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...
's Waterloo Township
Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio
Waterloo Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,605 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:*York Township - north...
. For the majority of its journey, this two-lane highway winds its way through the woods, passing by the occasional field and house. OH 691 starts out trending in a northeasterly direction, then turns to the north as it approaches Township Highway 556. Continuing northerly, OH 691 eventually bends to the northeast, and passes through a succession of three intersections in a row: Five Points Road (Athens County Road 3 to the southeast), Dowler Ridge Road (County Road 3 to the northwest) and Campbell Road (to the east). Next, OH 691 bends to the north, then follows an elongated reverse curve that takes the highway east, and then back to the north. OH 691 turns to the northeast, and then curves to the northwest as it intersects Vore Ridge Road (County Road 22). The highway next meets Hamley Run Road, then turns to the northeast. OH 691 follows this northeasrly trend for a period, then turns to the east, intersecting Perry Ridge Road as it briefly straddles the boundary between Waterloo Township and York Township
York Township, Athens County, Ohio
York Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 7,740 people in the township, 1,947 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
. Upon intersecting Salem Road (County Road 9), OH 691 turns north into York Township.
OH 691 next comes upon an intersection with Poston State Road (County Road 110), then trends to the northwest for a stretch. At the end of this stretch, OH 691 follows another extended reverse curve, bending to the northeast, then resuming a northwesterly trek as it passes by Glen Ebon Road (County Road 4). Further along, OH 691 meets Huddy Road, and thereafter winds its way northward. The highway turns northeasterly, intersects Matheny Road, and curves to the northwest. OH 691 makes its way up to the Kimberly Road (County Road 1) intersection, where it turns north, and begins to see a transition from a heavily forested region to a more commercialized area, as it enters into the 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:...
proper. OH 691 meets the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, then passes by the Tri-County Vocational School. Bending more to the northeast, OH 691 comes upon its intersection with Hocking Parkway (County Road 30), which connects to the campus of Hocking College
Hocking College
Hocking College, a technical college located in Nelsonville, Ohio, in the Appalachian region of the United States offers a wide selection of curriculum, with 56 associate degree programs, as well as several certification programs.- Mission :...
. OH 691 then crosses the Hocking River
Hocking River
The Hocking River is a tributary of the Ohio River in southeastern Ohio in the United States.The Hocking flows mostly on the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau, but its headwaters are in a glaciated region...
, and immediately after doing so, comes to end as it meets US 33 at a signalized T-intersection.