Ohio State Route 799
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State Route 799 is an east–west state highway
located in the eastern portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. The highway runs from its western terminus at a T-intersection with State Route 800
approximately 1.25 miles (2 km) northeast of Freeport
to its eastern terminus at its intersection with County Road 60 (Redeye Road) about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Deersville
. Continuing north from State Route 799's eastern terminus is County Road 21 (Mallarnee Road).
State Route 799 was created in the late 1940s. This two-lane spur route
was established to improve access to the Clendening Lake
region. In addition, it provides an improved route from State Route 800 to the village
of Deerfield. State Route 799 is designated as a part of the Tappan-Moravian Trail Scenic Byway.
, a system of highways considered to be most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
State Route 799 begins at a T-intersection with State Route 800
in Washington Township
1.25 miles (2 km) northeast of Freeport
. From this point, passing first amidst some open fields before entering into a more forested terrain, with the occasional house appearing along the way, State Route 799 roughly parallels Clendening Lake
about 0.25 mile (0.402335 km) to the south, in the process entering Nottingham Township
, dipping briefly into Moorefield Township
before turning north, re-entering Nottingham Township, and then following Clendening Lake's eastern edge. State Route 799 crosses bays formed by the lake twice, and comes to an end at its intersection with County Road 60 (Redeye Road) just past the lake's northernmost extent. The road continues another 3 miles (4.8 km) north to Deersville
as County Road 21 (Mallarnee Road).
vicinity from that point to this very day. State Route 799 has not experienced any major changes to its routing since it was established.
State highway
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located in the eastern 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 western terminus at a T-intersection with State Route 800
Ohio State Route 800
State Route 800 is a north–south state highway in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at State Route 7 near New Matamoras, and its northern terminus is at its interchange with Interstate 77 in Canton....
approximately 1.25 miles (2 km) northeast of Freeport
Freeport, Ohio
Freeport is a village in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 398 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Freeport is located at ....
to its eastern terminus at its intersection with County Road 60 (Redeye Road) about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Deersville
Deersville, Ohio
Deersville is a village in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 82 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Deersville is located at ....
. Continuing north from State Route 799's eastern terminus is County Road 21 (Mallarnee Road).
State Route 799 was created in the late 1940s. This two-lane spur route
Spur route
A spur route is a short road forming a branch from a longer, more important route . A bypass or beltway is never considered a true spur route as it typically reconnects with the major road...
was established to improve access to the Clendening Lake
Clendening Lake
Clendening Lake is a reservoir located in Harrison County, Ohio, in the United States of America, formed by damming Brushy Fork, East of Tippecanoe....
region. In addition, it provides an improved route from State Route 800 to the village
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
of Deerfield. State Route 799 is designated as a part of the Tappan-Moravian Trail Scenic Byway.
Route description
This state highway exists entirely within the western part of Harrison County. State Route 799 is not a part 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 system of highways considered to be most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
State Route 799 begins at a T-intersection with State Route 800
Ohio State Route 800
State Route 800 is a north–south state highway in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at State Route 7 near New Matamoras, and its northern terminus is at its interchange with Interstate 77 in Canton....
in Washington Township
Washington Township, Harrison County, Ohio
Washington Township is one of the fifteen townships of Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 598 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
1.25 miles (2 km) northeast of Freeport
Freeport, Ohio
Freeport is a village in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 398 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Freeport is located at ....
. From this point, passing first amidst some open fields before entering into a more forested terrain, with the occasional house appearing along the way, State Route 799 roughly parallels Clendening Lake
Clendening Lake
Clendening Lake is a reservoir located in Harrison County, Ohio, in the United States of America, formed by damming Brushy Fork, East of Tippecanoe....
about 0.25 mile (0.402335 km) to the south, in the process entering Nottingham Township
Nottingham Township, Harrison County, Ohio
Nottingham Township is one of the fifteen townships of Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 392 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the south central part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
, dipping briefly into Moorefield Township
Moorefield Township, Harrison County, Ohio
Moorefield Township is one of the fifteen townships of Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 420 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
before turning north, re-entering Nottingham Township, and then following Clendening Lake's eastern edge. State Route 799 crosses bays formed by the lake twice, and comes to an end at its intersection with County Road 60 (Redeye Road) just past the lake's northernmost extent. The road continues another 3 miles (4.8 km) north to Deersville
Deersville, Ohio
Deersville is a village in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 82 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Deersville is located at ....
as County Road 21 (Mallarnee Road).
History
The debut of State Route 799 took place in 1949. The highway has been a spur route since its inception, following the same alignment through the Clendening LakeClendening Lake
Clendening Lake is a reservoir located in Harrison County, Ohio, in the United States of America, formed by damming Brushy Fork, East of Tippecanoe....
vicinity from that point to this very day. State Route 799 has not experienced any major changes to its routing since it was established.