Ohio State Route 566
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State Route 566 is a north–south state highway
in eastern Ohio
. a U.S. state
. Located exclusively in northern Noble County
, State Route 566 has its southern terminus at State Route 147
, at a T-intersection 1.25 miles (2 km) north of the unincorporated community of Mount Ephraim. Its northern terminus is at another T-intersection, this time with State Route 285 approximately 1.25 miles (2 km) south of the village of Senecaville
.
north of Mount Ephraim. Heading northwest from this intersection, State Route 566 passes through Seneca Township
amidst a blend of woods and open fields, and passing the occasional residence. A series of spur gravel roadways split off from the state highway in this stretch to provide connections to additional area residences. State Route 566 then arrives at its junction with State Route 574, a T-intersection that serves as the intersecting state route's southern terminus.
From the State Route 574 intersection, State Route 566 turns more to the west-northwest, and is abutted by open fields on both sides of the roadway. The highway bends back to the northwest, and crosses into Wayne Township
. With some patches of trees lining up along the roadway amidst the open space, State Route 566 passes the Township Road 120 intersection, then turns to the north. The state highway then bends back to the northwest, is briefly brushed up against by woods on both sides. and re-enters open farmland just before turning to the west, and arriving at its endpoint at a T-intersection with State Route 285 south of the village of Senecaville
.
No portion of State Route 566 is included within the National Highway System
.
and State Route 285 that it does today. No changes of major significance have taken place to State Route 566 since its debut.
State highway
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in eastern 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
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. Located exclusively in northern Noble County
Noble County, Ohio
Noble County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,645. Its county seat is Caldwell. Noble County is named for Rep. Warren P. Noble of the Ohio House of Representatives, who was an early settler there.-History:...
, State Route 566 has its southern terminus at State Route 147
Ohio State Route 147
State Route 147 is an east-west state highway in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its eastern terminus is at State Route 7 near Bellaire, with its western terminus at SR 78 in Noble County, Ohio. The highway passes through Senecaville Lake before ending at its interchange with SR 78....
, at a T-intersection 1.25 miles (2 km) north of the unincorporated community of Mount Ephraim. Its northern terminus is at another T-intersection, this time with State Route 285 approximately 1.25 miles (2 km) south of the village of Senecaville
Senecaville, Ohio
Senecaville is a village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. The population was 453 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Senecaville is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
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Route description
State Route 566 begins at a T-intersection with State Route 147Ohio State Route 147
State Route 147 is an east-west state highway in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its eastern terminus is at State Route 7 near Bellaire, with its western terminus at SR 78 in Noble County, Ohio. The highway passes through Senecaville Lake before ending at its interchange with SR 78....
north of Mount Ephraim. Heading northwest from this intersection, State Route 566 passes through Seneca Township
Seneca Township, Noble County, Ohio
Seneca Township is one of the fifteen townships of Noble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 453 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Wayne Township - north...
amidst a blend of woods and open fields, and passing the occasional residence. A series of spur gravel roadways split off from the state highway in this stretch to provide connections to additional area residences. State Route 566 then arrives at its junction with State Route 574, a T-intersection that serves as the intersecting state route's southern terminus.
From the State Route 574 intersection, State Route 566 turns more to the west-northwest, and is abutted by open fields on both sides of the roadway. The highway bends back to the northwest, and crosses into Wayne Township
Wayne Township, Noble County, Ohio
Wayne Township is one of the fifteen townships of Noble County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 507 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
. With some patches of trees lining up along the roadway amidst the open space, State Route 566 passes the Township Road 120 intersection, then turns to the north. The state highway then bends back to the northwest, is briefly brushed up against by woods on both sides. and re-enters open farmland just before turning to the west, and arriving at its endpoint at a T-intersection with State Route 285 south of the village of Senecaville
Senecaville, Ohio
Senecaville is a village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. The population was 453 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Senecaville is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
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No portion of State Route 566 is included within 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
Since first being designated in 1937, State Route 566 has maintained the same routing between State Route 147Ohio State Route 147
State Route 147 is an east-west state highway in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its eastern terminus is at State Route 7 near Bellaire, with its western terminus at SR 78 in Noble County, Ohio. The highway passes through Senecaville Lake before ending at its interchange with SR 78....
and State Route 285 that it does today. No changes of major significance have taken place to State Route 566 since its debut.