Ohio State Route 606
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State Route 606 is a north–south state highway
in the northeastern quadrant of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. The southern terminus of State Route 606 is at a T-intersection with State Route 3 approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northeast of Medina
. The highway's northern terminus is at another T-intersection, this time with the State Route 94
/State Route 303 duplex nearly 3.25 miles (5.2 km) west of Richfield
.
State Route 606, which was established in the late 1930s, is a two-lane route located in northeastern Medina County, with the vast majority of the highway running through Hinckley Township
. The highway serves the popular Hinckley Reservation, home to the annual "Buzzard Day," which marks the annual arrival of large numbers of buzzards to the area on March 15 of every year.
, a network of highways important to the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
State Route 606 commences at a T-intersection with State Route 3 just south of the northern boundary of Granger Township
approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northeast of Medina
, and 1 miles (1.6 km) northeast of the State Route 3 interchange off of Interstate 71, its Exit 222. The highway immediately crosses into Hinckley Township
as it departs to the northeast from the State Route 3 intersection. Starting out, State Route 606 is bounded by open fields on the southeast side and houses on the northwest side. The highway crosses Stony Hill Road, then passes amidst a stretch where both sides of the roadway feature a mix of residences and woods, with a little bit of open space mixed in. State Route 606 bends east and intersects State Route 3 again, this time joined by State Route 94
. State Route 606 crosses the duplex, and then curves back to the northeast. The area the route travels through is now more heavily wooded than previously, but a number of homes continue to dot the landscape. It curves to the east-northeast, passes Kellogg Road, then turns back to the northeast as it passes by the Hinckley Reservation. After intersecting Bellus Road, State Route 606 bends to the north, and then to the northwest, prior to arriving at its endpoint at a T-intersection with the State Route 94/State Route 303 duplex about 3.25 miles (5.2 km) west of Richfield
.
State highway
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in the northeastern quadrant of the U.S. state
U.S. state
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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...
. The southern terminus of State Route 606 is at a T-intersection with State Route 3 approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northeast of Medina
Medina, Ohio
In the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males...
. The highway's northern terminus is at another T-intersection, this time with the State Route 94
Ohio State Route 94
Ohio State Route 94 is a north–south state highway in the U.S. state of Ohio. It stretches from U.S. Route 42 in Cleveland to U.S. Route 250 and State Route 241 in the village of Mount Eaton.-History:*1924: State Route 94 was formed...
/State Route 303 duplex nearly 3.25 miles (5.2 km) west of Richfield
Richfield, Ohio
Richfield is a village in Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,286 at the 2000 census. The village and the adjacent Richfield Township are approximately equidistant between the downtown areas of Akron and Cleveland...
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State Route 606, which was established in the late 1930s, is a two-lane route located in northeastern Medina County, with the vast majority of the highway running through Hinckley Township
Hinckley Township, Medina County, Ohio
Hinckley Township is one of the seventeen townships of Medina County, Ohio, United States, located in the northeast corner of the county. The 2000 census found 6,753 people in the township.-Geography:...
. The highway serves the popular Hinckley Reservation, home to the annual "Buzzard Day," which marks the annual arrival of large numbers of buzzards to the area on March 15 of every year.
Route description
All of State Route 606 is situated within the northeastern quadrant of Medina County. This state highway is not included as a component of the National Highway SystemNational 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 network of highways important to the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
State Route 606 commences at a T-intersection with State Route 3 just south of the northern boundary of Granger Township
Granger Township, Medina County, Ohio
Granger Township is one of the seventeen townships of Medina County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,928 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the east part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Hinckley Township - north...
approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northeast of Medina
Medina, Ohio
In the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males...
, and 1 miles (1.6 km) northeast of the State Route 3 interchange off of Interstate 71, its Exit 222. The highway immediately crosses into Hinckley Township
Hinckley Township, Medina County, Ohio
Hinckley Township is one of the seventeen townships of Medina County, Ohio, United States, located in the northeast corner of the county. The 2000 census found 6,753 people in the township.-Geography:...
as it departs to the northeast from the State Route 3 intersection. Starting out, State Route 606 is bounded by open fields on the southeast side and houses on the northwest side. The highway crosses Stony Hill Road, then passes amidst a stretch where both sides of the roadway feature a mix of residences and woods, with a little bit of open space mixed in. State Route 606 bends east and intersects State Route 3 again, this time joined by State Route 94
Ohio State Route 94
Ohio State Route 94 is a north–south state highway in the U.S. state of Ohio. It stretches from U.S. Route 42 in Cleveland to U.S. Route 250 and State Route 241 in the village of Mount Eaton.-History:*1924: State Route 94 was formed...
. State Route 606 crosses the duplex, and then curves back to the northeast. The area the route travels through is now more heavily wooded than previously, but a number of homes continue to dot the landscape. It curves to the east-northeast, passes Kellogg Road, then turns back to the northeast as it passes by the Hinckley Reservation. After intersecting Bellus Road, State Route 606 bends to the north, and then to the northwest, prior to arriving at its endpoint at a T-intersection with the State Route 94/State Route 303 duplex about 3.25 miles (5.2 km) west of Richfield
Richfield, Ohio
Richfield is a village in Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,286 at the 2000 census. The village and the adjacent Richfield Township are approximately equidistant between the downtown areas of Akron and Cleveland...
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