Ohio State Route 155
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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 Route 155 serves as a connector route in southern Perry County
. The two-lane route links Shawnee to Corning, and passes through the village
of Hemlock
at about the midpoint of the highway. The entirety of State Route 155 passes through Wayne National Forest
.
. This route is not a part of the National Highway System
, a network of highways determined to be most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the country.
State Route 155 begins at a four-way stop intersection in Shawnee
where State Route 93 forms the southern and western legs. Going east from that intersection, woods bound the highway to the south, while Shawnee's Main Street runs parallel to the state route immediately to the north, with the main portion of the village on the north side of Main Street. State Route 155 curves northeast and then starts to bend to the southeast, at which point Main Street converges with the highway. Thereafter, the state route intersects New England Hill Road, then rounds out curving to the southeast. Departing Shawnee, State Route 155 enters into Salt Lick Township
and the Wayne National Forest
. As such, the majority of the highway is bounded by forest on both sides, with some open space appearing from time to time. The highway trends generally east-southeast and then east, before reaching the Sulphur Springs Road intersection. Now bending to the southeast, the route passes a few houses prior to passing into Hemlock
. Known as Sanders Street through the village, State Route 155 passes both woods and houses, and intersects Main Street before curving east.
The highway turns to the northeast as it departs Hemlock and crosses into Monroe Township
. Bending back to the east, State Route 155 passes by Miller Junior and Senior High Schools. The route runs east-northeasterly through a pair of hamlets, passing both woods and residences as it goes through intersections with Township Road 378, Indian Run Road and the western Scenic Road intersection, at which point State Route 155 turns to the southeast. The route bends back to the east-northeast at the eastern Scenic Road intersection. Open space blends in with the woods and occasional houses as State Route 155 passes intersections with Congo Road and Township Road 283. Then, after curving due east, the highway meets Millertown Road, and turns to the north. After bending back to the northeast, State Route 155 passes amidst more woods and intersects Township Road 331 before entering the village of Corning
. The highway becomes known as Main Street, and passes a few homes before bending to the east, and encountering a four-way stop intersection at Valley Street. After passing amidst the central business district of Corning, State Route 155 crosses a set of Norfolk Southern railroad tracks, and then immediately encounters State Route 13 at a four-way stop intersection with flashing beacon, at which point the route comes to an end.
before that highway was truncated to New Straitsville
. The segment of State Route 216 between New Straitsville and Shawnee
, which was routed concurrently with what was then State Route 75 (now State Route 93), became just State Route 75, while the portion running between Shawnee and Corning
was re-designated as State Route 155. The highway has not experienced any changes in its routing since its inception.
State highway
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in the southeastern portion 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 highway's western terminus is at State Route 93 in 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....
. Its eastern terminus is at a four-way stop intersection with State Route 13 in 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....
.
Established in the late 1920s, State Route 155 serves as a connector route in southern 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 two-lane route links Shawnee to Corning, and passes through the village
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
of Hemlock
Hemlock, Ohio
Hemlock is a village in Salt Lick Township, Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 142 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hemlock is located at ....
at about the midpoint of the highway. The entirety of State Route 155 passes through Wayne National Forest
Wayne National Forest
The Wayne National Forest is located in the south-eastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio, in the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. It is the only national forest in Ohio. Forest headquarters are located between The Plains and Nelsonville, Ohio, on US Route 33, overlooking the Hocking River.The forest...
.
Route description
The entirety of State Route 155 is located in the southern portion of Perry CountyPerry 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...
. This route is not a part 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...
, a network of highways determined to be most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the country.
State Route 155 begins at a four-way stop intersection in 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....
where State Route 93 forms the southern and western legs. Going east from that intersection, woods bound the highway to the south, while Shawnee's Main Street runs parallel to the state route immediately to the north, with the main portion of the village on the north side of Main Street. State Route 155 curves northeast and then starts to bend to the southeast, at which point Main Street converges with the highway. Thereafter, the state route intersects New England Hill Road, then rounds out curving to the southeast. Departing Shawnee, State Route 155 enters into Salt Lick Township
Salt Lick Township, Perry County, Ohio
Salt Lick Township is one of the fourteen townships of Perry County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,200 people in the township, 450 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
and the Wayne National Forest
Wayne National Forest
The Wayne National Forest is located in the south-eastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio, in the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. It is the only national forest in Ohio. Forest headquarters are located between The Plains and Nelsonville, Ohio, on US Route 33, overlooking the Hocking River.The forest...
. As such, the majority of the highway is bounded by forest on both sides, with some open space appearing from time to time. The highway trends generally east-southeast and then east, before reaching the Sulphur Springs Road intersection. Now bending to the southeast, the route passes a few houses prior to passing into Hemlock
Hemlock, Ohio
Hemlock is a village in Salt Lick Township, Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 142 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hemlock is located at ....
. Known as Sanders Street through the village, State Route 155 passes both woods and houses, and intersects Main Street before curving east.
The highway turns to the northeast as it departs Hemlock and crosses into Monroe Township
Monroe Township, Perry County, Ohio
Monroe Township is one of the fourteen townships of Perry County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,565 people in the township, 926 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
. Bending back to the east, State Route 155 passes by Miller Junior and Senior High Schools. The route runs east-northeasterly through a pair of hamlets, passing both woods and residences as it goes through intersections with Township Road 378, Indian Run Road and the western Scenic Road intersection, at which point State Route 155 turns to the southeast. The route bends back to the east-northeast at the eastern Scenic Road intersection. Open space blends in with the woods and occasional houses as State Route 155 passes intersections with Congo Road and Township Road 283. Then, after curving due east, the highway meets Millertown Road, and turns to the north. After bending back to the northeast, State Route 155 passes amidst more woods and intersects Township Road 331 before entering the village of 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 highway becomes known as Main Street, and passes a few homes before bending to the east, and encountering a four-way stop intersection at Valley Street. After passing amidst the central business district of Corning, State Route 155 crosses a set of Norfolk Southern railroad tracks, and then immediately encounters State Route 13 at a four-way stop intersection with flashing beacon, at which point the route comes to an end.
History
State Route 155 made its debut in 1927. The highway replaced what was a portion of State Route 216Ohio State Route 216
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...
before that highway was truncated 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...
. The segment of State Route 216 between New Straitsville and 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....
, which was routed concurrently with what was then State Route 75 (now State Route 93), became just State Route 75, while the portion running between Shawnee 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....
was re-designated as State Route 155. The highway has not experienced any changes in its routing since its inception.