Washington State Route 283
Encyclopedia
State Route 283 is a 14.86 miles (23.9 km) long state highway
located entirely in Grant County, Washington, United States. Beginning at an intersection with SR 28 near Ephrata
the highway travels to an interchange with SR 281 Spur near George
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, SR 283 was part of Primary State Highway 7.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
located entirely in Grant County, Washington, United States. Beginning at an intersection with SR 28 near Ephrata
Ephrata, Washington
Ephrata is a city in Grant County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,808 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Grant County.-History:...
the highway travels to an interchange with SR 281 Spur near George
George, Washington
George is a city in Grant County, Washington, United States. The population was 528 at the 2000 census. Its name is a play on the name of George Washington.The city is known for being near the Gorge Amphitheatre, sometimes being called, "The Gorge at George"....
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History
Before the 1964 state highway renumbering1964 state highway renumbering (Washington)
In 1963, a law was passed authorizing a new numbering for sign routes. In 1970 the legislative definitions were changed to use the sign route numbers but renamed state routes...
, SR 283 was part of Primary State Highway 7.