Ohio State Route 238
Encyclopedia
State Route 238 is a short northwest–southeast state highway
in the southwestern portion of Ohio
. At just over 1 miles (1.6 km) in length, State Route 238 has its southern terminus at the U.S. Route 62/State Route 3 duplex less than 1 miles (1.6 km) southeast of Bloomingburg
. Its northern terminus is at State Route 38 in the downtown of the Fayette County
village.
Designated in the mid 1920s and located in the northeastern quadrant of Fayette County, State Route 238 essentially serves as a cutoff route between the U.S. Route 62/State Route 3 duplex and State Route 38, as the two routes run generally in parallel with one another at a separation of about 1 miles (1.6 km) for a distance of approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) between Washington Court House
and Bloomingburg. This route provides a connection for the parallel state-maintained roadways at the northeastern end of the run in parallel.
. State Route 238 is not included as a part of the National Highway System
.
The short journey of State Route 238 commences at the rural Union Township
intersection of the duplex of U.S. Route 62 and State Route 3 and Old Springfield Road. Heading northwest from there, the two-lane state highway travels amidst a vastness of farmland, while going by a couple of homes along the way. After crossing a set of railroad tracks, State Route 238 enters into Bloomingburg
. With the Bloomingburg Cemetery abutting the west side of the highway, State Route 238, which is now known as Main Street, passes a business and some residences prior to coming to an end at its junction with State Route 38 at a four-way stop intersection in the village's downtown area.
. The highway has not experienced any significant changes since first being designated.
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...
in the southwestern portion 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...
. At just over 1 miles (1.6 km) in length, State Route 238 has its southern terminus at the U.S. Route 62/State Route 3 duplex less than 1 miles (1.6 km) southeast of Bloomingburg
Bloomingburg, Ohio
Bloomingburg is a village in Fayette County, Ohio, United States. The population was 874 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bloomingburg is located at ....
. Its northern terminus is at State Route 38 in the downtown of the Fayette County
Fayette County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,433 people, 11,054 households, and 7,837 families residing in the county. The population density was 70 people per square mile . There were 11,904 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile...
village.
Designated in the mid 1920s and located in the northeastern quadrant of Fayette County, State Route 238 essentially serves as a cutoff route between the U.S. Route 62/State Route 3 duplex and State Route 38, as the two routes run generally in parallel with one another at a separation of about 1 miles (1.6 km) for a distance of approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) between Washington Court House
Washington Court House, Ohio
Washington Court House is a city in Fayette County, Ohio, United States. It is the county seat of Fayette County and is located approximately halfway between Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio. The population was 14,192 in 2010 at the 2010 census...
and Bloomingburg. This route provides a connection for the parallel state-maintained roadways at the northeastern end of the run in parallel.
Route description
All of State Route 238 is located in the eastern portion of Fayette CountyFayette County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,433 people, 11,054 households, and 7,837 families residing in the county. The population density was 70 people per square mile . There were 11,904 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile...
. State Route 238 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...
.
The short journey of State Route 238 commences at the rural Union Township
Union Township, Fayette County, Ohio
Union Township is one of the ten townships of Fayette County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,808 people in the township.-Geography:Located at the center of the county, it borders the following townships:*Paint Township - north...
intersection of the duplex of U.S. Route 62 and State Route 3 and Old Springfield Road. Heading northwest from there, the two-lane state highway travels amidst a vastness of farmland, while going by a couple of homes along the way. After crossing a set of railroad tracks, State Route 238 enters into Bloomingburg
Bloomingburg, Ohio
Bloomingburg is a village in Fayette County, Ohio, United States. The population was 874 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bloomingburg is located at ....
. With the Bloomingburg Cemetery abutting the west side of the highway, State Route 238, which is now known as Main Street, passes a business and some residences prior to coming to an end at its junction with State Route 38 at a four-way stop intersection in the village's downtown area.
History
State Route 238 made its debut in 1924 along the routing that it currently occupies near BloomingburgBloomingburg, Ohio
Bloomingburg is a village in Fayette County, Ohio, United States. The population was 874 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bloomingburg is located at ....
. The highway has not experienced any significant changes since first being designated.