Ohio State Route 371

State Route 371 (SR 371) is very short north–south state highway in the south central portion of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at a ranger station in Shawnee State Park, and its northern terminus is at SR 73 approximately six miles (9.7 km) southeast of Otway.

State Route 371
Route information
Maintained by ODOT
Length0.40 mi[1] (0.64 km)
Existed1934–present
Major junctions
South endShawnee State Park near Otway
North end SR 73 near Otway
Location
CountiesScioto
Highway system
← SR 370SR 372 →

Created in the mid-1930s, this two-lane spur highway, whose entire length is just 0.40 miles (0.64 km), provides access to Shawnee State Park from SR 73.

Route description
Church at SR 73 / SR 371 in Lombardsville

All of SR 371 is situated within Scioto County's Union Township. It is not included as a part of the National Highway System.[2]

Starting from a ranger station at the entrance to Shawnee State Park, SR 371 starts out heading northerly, then bending to the northeast, bounded by woods on the west side and fields on the east side, with a couple of residences and one church lining the route. After just 0.40 miles (0.64 km), SR 371 comes to an end as it meets SR 73.[3]

History

This short spur route was first designated in 1934 along its current path, and has not undergone any major changes since its inception.[4][5]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Union Township, Scioto County.

mi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
0.000.00Shawnee State ParkRanger station
0.400.64 SR 73
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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References
  1. "DESTAPE - Scioto County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Transportation. June 24, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  2. National Highway System: Ohio (PDF) (Map). Federal Highway Administration. December 2003. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  3. Google (November 9, 2015). "Overview Map of State Route 371" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  4. Ohio State Map (Map). Ohio Department of Transportation. 1933.
  5. Ohio State Map (Map). Ohio Department of Transportation. 1934.

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