Ohio State Route 349
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State Route 349 is a north–south state highway
in south-central Ohio
. State Route 349 has its southern terminus is at State Route 93 in Wellston
. Its northern terminus is at State Route 160
in Hamden
. Besides providing a shortcut between State Route 93 and State Route 160 around Hamden, State Route 349 allows access to Lake Alma State Park in Vinton County
.
. Heading northeast from this intersection, State Route 349 is bounded by woods on the south side, while closely being paralleled by the Wellston Bike Path, and passes by a commercial business and a residence on the north side, before forest also fills on that side of the roadway. State Route 349 passes intersections with two side streets on the south side of the highway (Mitchell Drive and Amber Drive), and then reaches its intersection with Wellston Park Road. Bending to the north, the state highway departs Wellston as it crosses the boundary from Jackson County
into Vinton County
. The Wellston Bike Path comes to an end at this point, as well.
Upon crossing the county line, not only does State Route 349 enter Clinton Township
, but it also enters Lake Alma State Park. At the county line, State Route 349 intersects a road that follows the east side of Lake Alma. Heading north from that point, the state highway straddles the western side of the lake. Off the east shoulder of the State Route 349 is a pedestrian bridge that links the highway with a small, forested island that is located in the western end of Lake Alma. The road that follows the east side of the lake loops back around to meet the state route just north of the lake, at a point where the highway passes the main entrance into Lake Alma State Park. State Route 349 then bends to the northwest briefly, prior to turning to the north-northeast, bounded by heavy woods on both sides of the road. After meeting the village limits of Hamden
, State Route 349 straddles the eastern boundary of the village, up to the point where it arrives at its endpoint at its junction with State Route 160
.
State Route 349 is not included as a part of the National Highway System
.
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 south-central 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...
. State Route 349 has its southern terminus is at State Route 93 in Wellston
Wellston, Ohio
Wellston is a city in Jackson County, Ohio, United States, in the southeastern part of the state. Founded in 1873 as an iron and coal producing center, the city was named after founder Harvey Wells, a member of the Ohio Constitutional Convention. The city was incorporated in 1876. The population...
. Its northern terminus is at State Route 160
Ohio State Route 160
State Route 160 is a north–south state highway in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at State Route 7 in Gallipolis, and the route heads north. It meets U.S. Route 35 at an interchange with various collector and distributor ramps. From there, the...
in Hamden
Hamden, Ohio
Hamden is a village in Vinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 871 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hamden is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
. Besides providing a shortcut between State Route 93 and State Route 160 around Hamden, State Route 349 allows access to Lake Alma State Park in Vinton County
Vinton County, Ohio
Vinton County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,435. , the least populous in the state. Its county seat is McArthur. The county is named for Samuel Finley Vinton, a 19th-century United States Congressman from...
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Route description
State Route 349's starting point is a T-intersection with State Route 93 is the northern portion of WellstonWellston, Ohio
Wellston is a city in Jackson County, Ohio, United States, in the southeastern part of the state. Founded in 1873 as an iron and coal producing center, the city was named after founder Harvey Wells, a member of the Ohio Constitutional Convention. The city was incorporated in 1876. The population...
. Heading northeast from this intersection, State Route 349 is bounded by woods on the south side, while closely being paralleled by the Wellston Bike Path, and passes by a commercial business and a residence on the north side, before forest also fills on that side of the roadway. State Route 349 passes intersections with two side streets on the south side of the highway (Mitchell Drive and Amber Drive), and then reaches its intersection with Wellston Park Road. Bending to the north, the state highway departs Wellston as it crosses the boundary from Jackson County
Jackson County, Ohio
Jackson County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 33,225. Its county seat is Jackson and is named for Andrew Jackson, a hero of the War of 1812 who was subsequently elected President of the United States....
into Vinton County
Vinton County, Ohio
Vinton County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,435. , the least populous in the state. Its county seat is McArthur. The county is named for Samuel Finley Vinton, a 19th-century United States Congressman from...
. The Wellston Bike Path comes to an end at this point, as well.
Upon crossing the county line, not only does State Route 349 enter Clinton Township
Clinton Township, Vinton County, Ohio
Clinton Township is one of the twelve townships of Vinton County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,045 people in the township, 1,174 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
, but it also enters Lake Alma State Park. At the county line, State Route 349 intersects a road that follows the east side of Lake Alma. Heading north from that point, the state highway straddles the western side of the lake. Off the east shoulder of the State Route 349 is a pedestrian bridge that links the highway with a small, forested island that is located in the western end of Lake Alma. The road that follows the east side of the lake loops back around to meet the state route just north of the lake, at a point where the highway passes the main entrance into Lake Alma State Park. State Route 349 then bends to the northwest briefly, prior to turning to the north-northeast, bounded by heavy woods on both sides of the road. After meeting the village limits of Hamden
Hamden, Ohio
Hamden is a village in Vinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 871 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hamden is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
, State Route 349 straddles the eastern boundary of the village, up to the point where it arrives at its endpoint at its junction with State Route 160
Ohio State Route 160
State Route 160 is a north–south state highway in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at State Route 7 in Gallipolis, and the route heads north. It meets U.S. Route 35 at an interchange with various collector and distributor ramps. From there, the...
.
State Route 349 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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