Ohio State Route 273
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State Route 273 is a two-lane east–west state highway in Logan
and Hardin
counties in the U.S. state
of Ohio
. It begins at an intersection with State Route 31
in Mt. Victory
, passes through Belle Center
, and ends in a dead end
on Long Island at Indian Lake
. Along the way, it intersects State Route 292
(north of Ridgeway
), State Route 274
(north of the crossroads of Big Springs), US 68
(at the former location of Whitestown, today occupied only by a butcher's shop
), and State Route 638 (in Belle Center). It overlaps State Route 117 for a short distance near Indian Lake.
West of State Route 117, State Route 273 continues for two miles (3 km), to the Indian Lake
community of Long Island. This is an unincorporated area with approximately 200 permanent and 1,000 seasonal residents. The state highway ends at the bridge to Long Island.
Logan County, Ohio
Logan County is a county in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,858. The county seat is Bellefontaine. The county is named for Benjamin Logan, who fought Native Americans in the area....
and Hardin
Hardin 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...
counties in 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...
. It begins at an intersection with State Route 31
Ohio State Route 31
State Route 31 is an Ohio state highway that currently runs from Marysville to Kenton. Before 1938, however, it stretched far longer, from Pomeroy on the Ohio River to Findlay.-History:* 1924: Route 21 established from Pomeroy to Findlay....
in Mt. Victory
Mount Victory, Ohio
Mount Victory is a village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 600 at the 2000 census. It is home to a quaint downtown main street along busy State Route 31 between Marysville and Kenton, and to a volunteer fire department.-Geography:...
, passes through Belle Center
Belle Center, Ohio
Belle Center is a village in Logan County, Ohio, United States. The population was 807 at the 2000 census. It is a Tree City USA, one of the smallest in the state.-Name:...
, and ends in a dead end
Cul-de-sac
A cul-de-sac is a word of French origin referring to a dead end, close, no through road or court meaning dead-end street with only one inlet/outlet...
on Long Island at Indian Lake
Indian Lake (Ohio)
Indian Lake is a reservoir in Logan County, western Ohio, in the United States. It is approximately 20 mi southeast of Lima...
. Along the way, it intersects State Route 292
Ohio State Route 292
State Route 292 is a two-lane north–south state highway in the western portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The southern terminus of the highway is at a diamond interchange with the U.S. Route 33 expressway approximately southeast of the village of Zanesfield...
(north of Ridgeway
Ridgeway, Ohio
Ridgeway is a village in Hardin and Logan counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 354 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ridgeway is located at ....
), State Route 274
Ohio State Route 274
State Route 274 is a two-lane east–west state highway located in the western portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The western terminus of State Route 274 is at a T-intersection with U.S. Route 127 approximately west of Chickasaw...
(north of the crossroads of Big Springs), US 68
U.S. Route 68
U.S. Route 68 is an east–west United States highway that runs for from northwest Ohio to western Kentucky. The highway's western terminus is at U.S. Route 62 in Reidland, Kentucky. Its eastern terminus is at Interstate 75 in Findlay, Ohio...
(at the former location of Whitestown, today occupied only by a butcher's shop
Butcher
A butcher is a person who may slaughter animals, dress their flesh, sell their meat or any combination of these three tasks. They may prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish for sale in retail or wholesale food establishments...
), and State Route 638 (in Belle Center). It overlaps State Route 117 for a short distance near Indian Lake.
West of State Route 117, State Route 273 continues for two miles (3 km), to the Indian Lake
Indian Lake (Ohio)
Indian Lake is a reservoir in Logan County, western Ohio, in the United States. It is approximately 20 mi southeast of Lima...
community of Long Island. This is an unincorporated area with approximately 200 permanent and 1,000 seasonal residents. The state highway ends at the bridge to Long Island.