Ohio State Route 78
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State Route 78 is a state highway that runs for 105 miles (169 km) from Nelsonville
to Clarington
in the U.S. state
of Ohio
. Car and Driver
has called it one of the most scenic highways nationwide. The stretch of this highway that runs along the south side of Burr Oak State Park
in Morgan County, Ohio
, is well-known for its extreme curves and views, and is sometimes locally referred to as the "Rim of the World." Much of this highway runs through old coal-producing areas.
State Route 78 is part of the Morgan County Scenic Byway.
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:...
to Clarington
Clarington, Ohio
Clarington is a village on the Ohio River in Monroe County, Ohio, United States. The population was 444 at the 2000 census.Clarington is served by the Monroe County District Library from its administrative offices in Woodsfield, Ohio.-Geography:...
in 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...
. Car and Driver
Car and Driver
Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. Its total circulation is 1.31 million. It is owned by Hearst Magazines, who purchased prior owner Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. in 2011...
has called it one of the most scenic highways nationwide. The stretch of this highway that runs along the south side of Burr Oak State Park
Burr Oak State Park
Burr Oak State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Ohio, located mostly in Morgan County, with part extending into Athens County. Its address is listed as Glouster....
in Morgan County, Ohio
Morgan County, Ohio
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, is well-known for its extreme curves and views, and is sometimes locally referred to as the "Rim of the World." Much of this highway runs through old coal-producing areas.
State Route 78 is part of the Morgan County Scenic Byway.