Ohio State Route 248
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State Route 248 is an east–west state highway
in southern Ohio
, a U.S. state
. State Route 248 extends from its western terminus at State Route 7 in the unincorporated community Chester
to its eastern terminus at a Y-intersection with State Route 124
in Long Bottom
.
. State Route 248 is not included as a part of the National Highway System
, a system of highways deemed most vital for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
. This original routing consisted of the entirety of the current State Route 248, along with the portion of the current State Route 124
running from the State Route 248 junction northeast to Reedsville. In 1934, State Route 124 was extended north from Portland
. In the process, took over what was the portion of State Route 248 from their current junction northeast to Reedsville, and then points north. Consequently, State Route 248 became a connector route, and took on the form that it has today.
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 southern 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...
, a 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...
. State Route 248 extends from its western terminus at State Route 7 in the unincorporated community Chester
Chester, Ohio
Chester is an unincorporated community in central Chester Township, Meigs County, Ohio, United States. It lies along the Shade River at the intersection of State Routes 7 and 248. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45720.-History:Chester is one the oldest...
to its eastern terminus at a Y-intersection with State Route 124
Ohio State Route 124
State Route 124 is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 134 nearly southeast of Martinsville, and its eastern terminus is near the unincorporated village of Torch at the concurrency of U.S. Route 50, State Route...
in Long Bottom
Long Bottom, Ohio
Long Bottom is an unincorporated community in southern Olive Township, Meigs County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45743.It lies on the Ohio River, located below Reedsville and above Portland....
.
Route description
All of State Route 248 lies within the eastern portion of Meigs CountyMeigs County, Ohio
Meigs County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,770. Its county seat is Pomeroy, and it is named for Return J. Meigs, Jr., the 4th Governor of Ohio.-Geography:...
. State Route 248 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...
, a system of highways deemed most vital for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
History
When it debuted in 1925, State Route 248 was a spur route off of State Route 7 that served the community of ReedsvilleReedsville, Ohio
Reedsville is an unincorporated community in eastern Olive Township, Meigs County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45772.It lies along the Ohio River, below Hockingport and above Long Bottom....
. This original routing consisted of the entirety of the current State Route 248, along with the portion of the current State Route 124
Ohio State Route 124
State Route 124 is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 134 nearly southeast of Martinsville, and its eastern terminus is near the unincorporated village of Torch at the concurrency of U.S. Route 50, State Route...
running from the State Route 248 junction northeast to Reedsville. In 1934, State Route 124 was extended north from Portland
Portland, Ohio
Portland is an unincorporated community in eastern Lebanon Township, Meigs County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45770.It lies on the Ohio River, located below Long Bottom and above Racine....
. In the process, took over what was the portion of State Route 248 from their current junction northeast to Reedsville, and then points north. Consequently, State Route 248 became a connector route, and took on the form that it has today.