Ohio State Route 772
Encyclopedia
State Route 772 is a north–south state highway
in the south-central portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. Its southern terminus is at State Route 73 in Rarden
, though signage shows it starting at mile marker 10. Leaving Rarden, the route increases elevation to Mount Joy, the highest point in Scioto County
. Into Pike County
, the route is briefly concurrent with State Route 32 and subsequently State Route 124. Following these concurrencies, State Route 772 continues its journey north through scenic terrain and small communities until it reaches its northern terminus at the U.S. Route 50 and State Route 104 concurrence in Chillicothe
.
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 the south-central portion of the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
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...
. Its southern terminus is at State Route 73 in Rarden
Rarden, Ohio
Rarden is a village in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The population was 176 at the 2000 census. It was originally called "Moccasin" by early Pennsylvania settlers, and it originated in 1846.-Geography:Rarden is located at ....
, though signage shows it starting at mile marker 10. Leaving Rarden, the route increases elevation to Mount Joy, the highest point in Scioto County
Scioto County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 79,195 people, 30,871 households, and 21,362 families residing in the county. The population density was 129 people per square mile . There were 34,054 housing units at an average density of 56 per square mile...
. Into Pike County
Pike County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 27,695 people, 10,444 households, and 7,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 63 people per square mile . There were 11,602 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile...
, the route is briefly concurrent with State Route 32 and subsequently State Route 124. Following these concurrencies, State Route 772 continues its journey north through scenic terrain and small communities until it reaches its northern terminus at the U.S. Route 50 and State Route 104 concurrence in Chillicothe
Chillicothe, Ohio
Chillicothe is a city in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States.Chillicothe was the first and third capital of Ohio and is located in southern Ohio along the Scioto River. The name comes from the Shawnee name Chalahgawtha, meaning "principal town", as it was a major settlement of...
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History
- 1938 – Original route certified.
- 1974 – 16 miles (25.7 km) north of RardenRarden, OhioRarden is a village in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The population was 176 at the 2000 census. It was originally called "Moccasin" by early Pennsylvania settlers, and it originated in 1846.-Geography:Rarden is located at ....
to 18 miles (29 km) north of Rarden upgraded to divided highwayDivided HighwayDivided Highway is a compilation album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2003. . All tracks are taken from the albums Cycles and Brotherhood .-Track listing:...
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