Ohio State Route 282
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State Route 282 is a north–south state highway
in northastern Ohio
, a U.S. state
. The southern terminus of State Route 282 is at a T-intersection with State Route 305
near the hamlet of Nelson. Its northern terminus is also at a T-intersection, this time with the four-lane divided U.S. Route 422 approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Parkman
. State Route 282 primarily serves as an access route for Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park
. In fact, for its duration, State Route 282 is known as Nelson Ledge Road.
in northeastern Portage County
's Nelson Township
, State Route 282 heads northerly through wooded terrain. Passing a couple of homes along the way, State Route 282 goes by a large pond as it bends to the north-northeast, and passes into Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park
. Bending back to the north-northwest, the highway travels past a couple of homes that line the east side of the roadway, then comes upon its intersection with Kennedy Ledge Road. Continuing to the northwest through the forest, State Route 282 passes a parking area for the state park. Departing the park, the state highway passes the Nelson Ledge Estates, followed by an intersection with Bancroft Road, after which it bends back to the north. A blend of woods and homes appear on the west side of the highway, with farmland dominant on the east side. Following the Pritchard Road intersection, State Route 282 bends to the northeast, and passes a small lake, along with an access road to a nearby mobile home park. The highway now enters Geauga County
's Parkman Township
. Less than 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) from there, State Route 282 comes to an end at its T-intersection with the four-lane divided U.S. Route 422southeast of the hamlet of Parkman
.
State Route 282 is not included as a part of the National Highway System
.
from that point east to what is currently the southern terminus of State Route 282, then followed its current path up to U.S. Route 422 southeast of Parkman
.
In 1937, with the westward extension of State Route 305, State Route 282 is re-routed into Garretsville. From its current southern terminus, State Route 282 ran concurrent with the newly-extended State Route 305 into Nelson, then utilized Parkman Road going south a short distance to Center Road, which State Route 282 followed southwesterly into Garretsville, where it came to an end at State Route 82. By 1971, State Route 282 was shortened to the routing that it currently occupies today, with jurisdiction of the Center Road and Parkman Road stretches being turned back to local control, and the concurrent portion along State Route 305 becoming just State Route 305 solo.
State highway
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in northastern 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
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. The southern terminus of State Route 282 is at a T-intersection with State Route 305
Ohio State Route 305
State Route 305 is a long east–west state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The western terminus of SR 305 is at a signalized intersection with the duplex of SR 82 and SR 700 in the village of Hiram. Its eastern terminus is at a five-way stop...
near the hamlet of Nelson. Its northern terminus is also at a T-intersection, this time with the four-lane divided U.S. Route 422 approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Parkman
Parkman, Ohio
Parkman is a census-designated place in southern Parkman Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44080. It lies along U.S. Route 422 at its intersection with State Routes 88, 168, and 528.-External links:*...
. State Route 282 primarily serves as an access route for Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park
Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park is located in Nelson Township, Portage County, Ohio, United States. It is accessible from U.S. Route 422 and State Route 305 via State Route 282....
. In fact, for its duration, State Route 282 is known as Nelson Ledge Road.
Route description
Beginning from a T-intersection with State Route 305Ohio State Route 305
State Route 305 is a long east–west state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The western terminus of SR 305 is at a signalized intersection with the duplex of SR 82 and SR 700 in the village of Hiram. Its eastern terminus is at a five-way stop...
in northeastern Portage County
Portage County, Ohio
Portage County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 152,061 at the 2000 Census and 161,419 at the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Ravenna. Portage County is named for the portage between the Cuyahoga and Tuscarawas Rivers...
's Nelson Township
Nelson Township, Portage County, Ohio
Nelson Township is one of the eighteen townships of Portage County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,985 people in the township.-Geography:...
, State Route 282 heads northerly through wooded terrain. Passing a couple of homes along the way, State Route 282 goes by a large pond as it bends to the north-northeast, and passes into Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park
Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park is located in Nelson Township, Portage County, Ohio, United States. It is accessible from U.S. Route 422 and State Route 305 via State Route 282....
. Bending back to the north-northwest, the highway travels past a couple of homes that line the east side of the roadway, then comes upon its intersection with Kennedy Ledge Road. Continuing to the northwest through the forest, State Route 282 passes a parking area for the state park. Departing the park, the state highway passes the Nelson Ledge Estates, followed by an intersection with Bancroft Road, after which it bends back to the north. A blend of woods and homes appear on the west side of the highway, with farmland dominant on the east side. Following the Pritchard Road intersection, State Route 282 bends to the northeast, and passes a small lake, along with an access road to a nearby mobile home park. The highway now enters Geauga County
Geauga County, Ohio
Geauga County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 93,389. It is named for a Native American word meaning "raccoon". The county seat is Chardon...
's Parkman Township
Parkman Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Parkman Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,546 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:...
. Less than 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) from there, State Route 282 comes to an end at its T-intersection with the four-lane divided U.S. Route 422southeast of the hamlet of Parkman
Parkman, Ohio
Parkman is a census-designated place in southern Parkman Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44080. It lies along U.S. Route 422 at its intersection with State Routes 88, 168, and 528.-External links:*...
.
State Route 282 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...
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History
State Route 282 made its debut in 1930. Originally, it was an L-shaped route that began at State Route 88 north of Garretsville, and occupied what is now State Route 305Ohio State Route 305
State Route 305 is a long east–west state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The western terminus of SR 305 is at a signalized intersection with the duplex of SR 82 and SR 700 in the village of Hiram. Its eastern terminus is at a five-way stop...
from that point east to what is currently the southern terminus of State Route 282, then followed its current path up to U.S. Route 422 southeast of Parkman
Parkman, Ohio
Parkman is a census-designated place in southern Parkman Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44080. It lies along U.S. Route 422 at its intersection with State Routes 88, 168, and 528.-External links:*...
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In 1937, with the westward extension of State Route 305, State Route 282 is re-routed into Garretsville. From its current southern terminus, State Route 282 ran concurrent with the newly-extended State Route 305 into Nelson, then utilized Parkman Road going south a short distance to Center Road, which State Route 282 followed southwesterly into Garretsville, where it came to an end at State Route 82. By 1971, State Route 282 was shortened to the routing that it currently occupies today, with jurisdiction of the Center Road and Parkman Road stretches being turned back to local control, and the concurrent portion along State Route 305 becoming just State Route 305 solo.