Ohio State Route 242
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State Route 242 is an east–west state highway
in the west-central portion of Ohio
. The western terminus of the state highway is at U.S. Route 127 approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of Greenville
. Its eastern terminus is at a T-intersection with State Route 121
adjacent to Darke County Airport
about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southwest of Versailles
.
Created in the middle of the 1920s, State Route 242 runs through very flat farm country in the northeastern portion of Darke County
. The highway abuts the western and northern edges of Darke County Airport along the way.
. State Route 242 is not inclusive in the National Highway System
, a system of highways deemed most important for the country's economy, defense and mobility.
State Route 242 begins at the rural Richland Township
intersection of U.S. Route 127 and Reed Road. The vast majority of the state highway passes through farmland, with the occasional home appearing along the way. Heading due east from the U.S. Route 127 intersection, State Route 242 immediately intersects Greenville-St. Marys Road, then proceeds among the vastness of crops, meeting Schroder Road and Younker Road en route arriving at the Horner Road intersection. Here, State Route 242 turns north onto the alignment of Horner Road, with the road continuing east from the intersection being Chase Road. As it heads northward, State Route 242 now passes by the western edge of Darke County Airport
. The state route next arrives at its intersection with Plessinger Road. At this point, State Route 242 turns east again, with the road heading north from this intersection becoming known as Shaffer Road. Running due east along the north side of the county airport, State Route 242 passes into Wayne Township
prior to arriving at its endpoint at its junction with State Route 121
, where the intersecting state highway forms the southern and eastern legs of the T-interesction.
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 west-central 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...
. The western terminus of the state highway is at U.S. Route 127 approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of Greenville
Greenville, Ohio
Greenville is a city in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,227 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Darke County.-History:Greenville is the historic location of Fort Greene Ville,Greenville is a city in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,227 at...
. Its eastern terminus is at a T-intersection with State Route 121
Ohio State Route 121
Ohio State Route 121 is a State Route in Western Ohio. It connects the cities of Versailles and Greenville to Richmond, Indiana. It is a north–south route for most of its existence, except the southern portion between Indiana and New Paris...
adjacent to Darke County Airport
Darke County Airport
The Darke County Airport is a general aviation public use airport located in Versailles, Ohio. It is along State Route 121 just south of Versailles. Midmark operates a private jet from this airport....
about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southwest of Versailles
Versailles, Ohio
Versailles is a village in Darke County, Ohio, United States. It is the only village in Wayne Township. The population was 2,589 at the 2000 census. The proper local pronunciation of the name is "Ver Sales", with the accent on the second syllable.-History:...
.
Created in the middle of the 1920s, State Route 242 runs through very flat farm country in the northeastern portion of Darke County
Darke County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 53,309 people, 20,419 households, and 14,905 families residing in the county. The population density was 89 people per square mile . There were 21,583 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile...
. The highway abuts the western and northern edges of Darke County Airport along the way.
Route description
State Route 242 is nestled entirely within the northeastern quadrant of Darke CountyDarke County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 53,309 people, 20,419 households, and 14,905 families residing in the county. The population density was 89 people per square mile . There were 21,583 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile...
. State Route 242 is not inclusive in 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 system of highways deemed most important for the country's economy, defense and mobility.
State Route 242 begins at the rural Richland Township
Richland Township, Darke County, Ohio
Richland Township is one of the twenty townships of Darke County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 862 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the central part of the county, it borders the following townships:*York Township - north...
intersection of U.S. Route 127 and Reed Road. The vast majority of the state highway passes through farmland, with the occasional home appearing along the way. Heading due east from the U.S. Route 127 intersection, State Route 242 immediately intersects Greenville-St. Marys Road, then proceeds among the vastness of crops, meeting Schroder Road and Younker Road en route arriving at the Horner Road intersection. Here, State Route 242 turns north onto the alignment of Horner Road, with the road continuing east from the intersection being Chase Road. As it heads northward, State Route 242 now passes by the western edge of Darke County Airport
Darke County Airport
The Darke County Airport is a general aviation public use airport located in Versailles, Ohio. It is along State Route 121 just south of Versailles. Midmark operates a private jet from this airport....
. The state route next arrives at its intersection with Plessinger Road. At this point, State Route 242 turns east again, with the road heading north from this intersection becoming known as Shaffer Road. Running due east along the north side of the county airport, State Route 242 passes into Wayne Township
Wayne Township, Darke County, Ohio
Wayne Township is one of the twenty townships of Darke County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,349 people in the township, 1,760 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
prior to arriving at its endpoint at its junction with State Route 121
Ohio State Route 121
Ohio State Route 121 is a State Route in Western Ohio. It connects the cities of Versailles and Greenville to Richmond, Indiana. It is a north–south route for most of its existence, except the southern portion between Indiana and New Paris...
, where the intersecting state highway forms the southern and eastern legs of the T-interesction.