Ohio State Route 768
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State Route 768 is a 1.74 miles (2.8 km) long north–south state highway
in the central portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. The highway runs from its southern terminus at a signalized intersection with U.S. Route 36 (US 36) in the eastern portion of the city
of Mount Vernon
to its northern terminus at SR 3 approximately 1.25 miles (2 km) north of the Mount Vernon city limits
.
Created in the middle of the 1940s, SR 768 is a two-lane route whose primary function is to serve as a connector route between US 36 and SR 3 in the northeastern portion of the Mount Vernon vicinity. For its entire length, State Route 768 is alternately known as Vernonview Drive.
. State Route 768 is not a part of the National Highway System
, a system of routes deemed most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
State Route 768 commences at a signalized intersection with U.S. Route 36 in the eastern end of Mount Vernon
. Traveling north from there, while in within the city limits of Mount Vernon the highway passes amidst a primarily residential area, intersecting a few side streets along the way. As State Route 768 exits the city and enters into Monroe Township
, it abuts the eastern side of Hiawatha Golf Course. Meanwhile, on the east side of the road there is a blend of woods and fields, with a couple of homes appearing amidst the blended landscape. Upon crossing the Avalon Road (County Road 72) intersection, State Route 768 passes by the Mount Vernon Development Center, which appears on the east side of the highway. The remainder of the highway passes amidst a blend of forest, open field and houses, prior to arriving at its endpoint at State Route 3.
vicinity. The route has not experienced any major changes since it was established.
State highway
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in the central portion 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 highway runs from its southern terminus at a signalized intersection with U.S. Route 36 (US 36) in the eastern portion of the city
City
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of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Mount Vernon is a city in Knox County, Ohio, United States. The population was 16,990 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Knox County. The city is named after Mount Vernon, the plantation owned by George Washington.-History:...
to its northern terminus at SR 3 approximately 1.25 miles (2 km) north of the Mount Vernon city limits
City limits
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.
Created in the middle of the 1940s, SR 768 is a two-lane route whose primary function is to serve as a connector route between US 36 and SR 3 in the northeastern portion of the Mount Vernon vicinity. For its entire length, State Route 768 is alternately known as Vernonview Drive.
Route description
The entirety of State Route 768 is located within the central part of Knox CountyKnox County, Ohio
Knox County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 60,921. Its county seat is Mount Vernon and is named for Henry Knox, an officer in the American Revolutionary War who was later the first Secretary of War....
. State Route 768 is not 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...
, a system of routes deemed most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
State Route 768 commences at a signalized intersection with U.S. Route 36 in the eastern end of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Mount Vernon is a city in Knox County, Ohio, United States. The population was 16,990 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Knox County. The city is named after Mount Vernon, the plantation owned by George Washington.-History:...
. Traveling north from there, while in within the city limits of Mount Vernon the highway passes amidst a primarily residential area, intersecting a few side streets along the way. As State Route 768 exits the city and enters into Monroe Township
Monroe Township, Knox County, Ohio
Monroe Township is one of the twenty-two townships of Knox County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,427 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the center of the county, it borders the following townships:*Pike Township - north...
, it abuts the eastern side of Hiawatha Golf Course. Meanwhile, on the east side of the road there is a blend of woods and fields, with a couple of homes appearing amidst the blended landscape. Upon crossing the Avalon Road (County Road 72) intersection, State Route 768 passes by the Mount Vernon Development Center, which appears on the east side of the highway. The remainder of the highway passes amidst a blend of forest, open field and houses, prior to arriving at its endpoint at State Route 3.
History
State Route 768 made its debut in 1946. Since its inception, its primary purpose has been as a connector route between U.S. Route 36 and State Route 3 in the northeastern portion of the Mount VernonMount Vernon, Ohio
Mount Vernon is a city in Knox County, Ohio, United States. The population was 16,990 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Knox County. The city is named after Mount Vernon, the plantation owned by George Washington.-History:...
vicinity. The route has not experienced any major changes since it was established.