Ohio State Route 195
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State Route 195 is a 9.42 miles (15.2 km) long north–south state highway
in the western portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. SR 195 has its southern terminus at a T-intersection with SR 235 nearly 7 miles (11.3 km) southwest of the village
of McGuffey
. Its northern terminus is at its junction with SR 309 about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of McGuffey.
SR 195 was created in the middle of the 1920s. Much of this two-lane highway outside of McGuffey travels amidst mostly open countryside. A majority of the portion of SR 195 south of McGuffey travels along the western banks of the Scioto River
in one of its northernmost and narrowest stretches.
. The route begins at a T-intersection with SR 235 in Roundhead Township
, and heads due east amidst a vast farm country. After a short distance the highway curves to the northeast as County Road 150 (CR 150) splits off to the east. The highway aligns itself in a north-northeasterly direction, straddling the western side of a very narrow Scioto River as farmland abuts the west side of the roadway. SR 195 intersects CR 130, then passes into Marion Township
. It ducks briefly into McDonald Township
before re-entering Marion Township. At the Township Road 120 (TR 120) intersection, SR 195 bends from the north-northeast to the northeast, with the river following in parallel. After meeting CR 65, the state route turns due north, turning away from the Scioto River in the process. Back amidst vast farmland, SR 195 intersects CR 110, then proceeds to enter into McGuffey just prior to its intersection with Cottonwood Road. As it passes through the village along Courtright Street, the highway passes amidst both homes and commercial businesses, as well as Upper Scioto Valley High School
. Prior to departing McGuffey, SR 195 crosses a former railroad grade, and is abutted on the east side by some woods. As it re-enters Marion Township, the route enters back into open farm country, with a couple of homes appearing along the way. SR 195 crosses CR 90, and continues north past a small patch of woods amidst a few homes on the east side just prior to meeting TR 84. After intersecting CR 80, the route goes by a few more homes amidst the open fields prior to arriving at its endpoint at SR 309. Continuing north after SR 195 terminates is CR 65, which goes on to intersect SR 701 less than 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) to the north.
This state highway is not included as a part of the National Highway System
(NHS). The NHS is a network of routes that are identified as being most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the country.
State highway
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in the western portion of 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...
. SR 195 has its southern terminus at a T-intersection with SR 235 nearly 7 miles (11.3 km) southwest of 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 McGuffey
McGuffey, Ohio
McGuffey is a village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 522 at the 2000 census.-History:The village of McGuffey, home of the first chartered agricultural workers' union and one of the largest agricultural workers' strikes in national history, was honored with a historical...
. Its northern terminus is at its junction with SR 309 about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of McGuffey.
SR 195 was created in the middle of the 1920s. Much of this two-lane highway outside of McGuffey travels amidst mostly open countryside. A majority of the portion of SR 195 south of McGuffey travels along the western banks of the Scioto River
Scioto River
The Scioto River is a river in central and southern Ohio more than 231 miles in length. It rises in Auglaize County in west central Ohio, flows through Columbus, Ohio, where it collects its largest tributary, the Olentangy River, and meets the Ohio River at Portsmouth...
in one of its northernmost and narrowest stretches.
Route description
All of SR 195 is located within the western half of Hardin CountyHardin County, Ohio
Hardin County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,058. Its county seat is Kenton and is named for John Hardin, an officer in the American Revolution.-Geography:According to the U.S...
. The route begins at a T-intersection with SR 235 in Roundhead Township
Roundhead Township, Hardin County, Ohio
Roundhead Township is one of the fifteen townships of Hardin County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 752 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:...
, and heads due east amidst a vast farm country. After a short distance the highway curves to the northeast as County Road 150 (CR 150) splits off to the east. The highway aligns itself in a north-northeasterly direction, straddling the western side of a very narrow Scioto River as farmland abuts the west side of the roadway. SR 195 intersects CR 130, then passes into Marion Township
Marion Township, Hardin County, Ohio
Marion Township is one of the fifteen townships of Hardin County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,449 people in the township, 1,039 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
. It ducks briefly into McDonald Township
McDonald Township, Hardin County, Ohio
McDonald Township is one of the fifteen townships of Hardin County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 914 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Cessna Township - north...
before re-entering Marion Township. At the Township Road 120 (TR 120) intersection, SR 195 bends from the north-northeast to the northeast, with the river following in parallel. After meeting CR 65, the state route turns due north, turning away from the Scioto River in the process. Back amidst vast farmland, SR 195 intersects CR 110, then proceeds to enter into McGuffey just prior to its intersection with Cottonwood Road. As it passes through the village along Courtright Street, the highway passes amidst both homes and commercial businesses, as well as Upper Scioto Valley High School
Upper Scioto Valley High School
Upper Scioto Valley High School is the only high school in the Upper Scioto Valley Local School District. Their nickname is the Rams. The school colors are red, black and white....
. Prior to departing McGuffey, SR 195 crosses a former railroad grade, and is abutted on the east side by some woods. As it re-enters Marion Township, the route enters back into open farm country, with a couple of homes appearing along the way. SR 195 crosses CR 90, and continues north past a small patch of woods amidst a few homes on the east side just prior to meeting TR 84. After intersecting CR 80, the route goes by a few more homes amidst the open fields prior to arriving at its endpoint at SR 309. Continuing north after SR 195 terminates is CR 65, which goes on to intersect SR 701 less than 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) to the north.
This state highway is not included as 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...
(NHS). The NHS is a network of routes that are identified as being most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the country.