Ohio State Route 748
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State Route 748 is a north–south state highway
in southwestern Ohio
, a U.S. state
. Situated in west-central Butler County
, State Route 748 has its southern terminus at State Route 126 in the unincorporated community of Shandon
. Its northern terminus is at State Route 129 near Millville
, just 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) west of State Route 129's junction with U.S. Route 27.
For its entire length, State Route 748 is also known as Millville-Shandon Road.
, State Route 748 is not included within the National Highway System
.
State Route 748 commences at its junction with State Route 126 in the hamlet of Shandon
. Starting out in a northwesterly direction, the highway passes through a residential neighborhood. Bending to the north, the highway enters into rural Morgan Township
. The majority of State Route 748 passes amidst farmland, with the occasional patch of trees and numerous houses lining the roadway. After traveling due north, the highway bends to the northwest, meets Bell Road, then bends back to the north. State Route 748 next bends to the northeast and then east-northeast, as it crosses Morgan-Ross Road, and into Ross Township
. Following intersections with Kirchling Road and Layhigh Road, the state route bends back to the northeast, and crosses Fenton Road. The highway passes a number of houses prior to arriving at its endpoint at a T-intersection with State Route 129 approximately 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) of U.S. Route 27 and the village of Millville
.
State highway
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in southwestern 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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. Situated in west-central Butler County
Butler County, Ohio
Butler County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 368,130. Its county seat is Hamilton. It is named for General Richard Butler, who died in 1791 fighting Indians in northern Ohio. Butler's army marched out of Fort Hamilton, where the city of...
, State Route 748 has its southern terminus at State Route 126 in the unincorporated community of Shandon
Shandon, Ohio
Shandon is an unincorporated community in southeastern Morgan Township, Butler County, Ohio, United States. It is located on Paddys Run, a tributary of the Great Miami River, about four miles west of Ross at the intersection of State Routes 126 and 748 in section 25 of R1ET3N of the Congress...
. Its northern terminus is at State Route 129 near Millville
Millville, Ohio
Millville is a village in Butler County, Ohio, United States. The population was 817 at the 2000 census. It was established in 1815 by Joseph Van Horn, who opened a grist mill there in 1805...
, just 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) west of State Route 129's junction with U.S. Route 27.
For its entire length, State Route 748 is also known as Millville-Shandon Road.
Route description
Existing entirely within Butler CountyButler County, Ohio
Butler County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 368,130. Its county seat is Hamilton. It is named for General Richard Butler, who died in 1791 fighting Indians in northern Ohio. Butler's army marched out of Fort Hamilton, where the city of...
, State Route 748 is not 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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State Route 748 commences at its junction with State Route 126 in the hamlet of Shandon
Shandon, Ohio
Shandon is an unincorporated community in southeastern Morgan Township, Butler County, Ohio, United States. It is located on Paddys Run, a tributary of the Great Miami River, about four miles west of Ross at the intersection of State Routes 126 and 748 in section 25 of R1ET3N of the Congress...
. Starting out in a northwesterly direction, the highway passes through a residential neighborhood. Bending to the north, the highway enters into rural Morgan Township
Morgan Township, Butler County, Ohio
Morgan Township, one of thirteen townships in the county, is located in the southwestern corner of Butler County, Ohio, United States, on the state line with Indiana. It had a population of 5,328 in 2000, up from 4,972 in 1990. There are no incorporated places in the township. Unincorporated...
. The majority of State Route 748 passes amidst farmland, with the occasional patch of trees and numerous houses lining the roadway. After traveling due north, the highway bends to the northwest, meets Bell Road, then bends back to the north. State Route 748 next bends to the northeast and then east-northeast, as it crosses Morgan-Ross Road, and into Ross Township
Ross Township, Butler County, Ohio
Ross Township, one of thirteen townships in the county, is located in south-central Butler County, Ohio, United States, southwest of the city of Hamilton. The population was 6,448 in 2000, up from 6,383 in 1990; 5,886 of this total lived in the unincorporated portions of the township...
. Following intersections with Kirchling Road and Layhigh Road, the state route bends back to the northeast, and crosses Fenton Road. The highway passes a number of houses prior to arriving at its endpoint at a T-intersection with State Route 129 approximately 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) of U.S. Route 27 and the village of Millville
Millville, Ohio
Millville is a village in Butler County, Ohio, United States. The population was 817 at the 2000 census. It was established in 1815 by Joseph Van Horn, who opened a grist mill there in 1805...
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