Ohio State Route 125
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State Route 125 is an east–west state highway
in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. Its western terminus is within the Cincinnati
city limits, about 5 miles (8 km) east of downtown, at U.S. Route 50 – this is also the western terminus of State Route 32 and the southern terminus of State Route 561. The route’s eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 52 approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) west of Portsmouth
near the village of Friendship
.
Heading east from the Cincinnati neighborhoods of Mount Lookout, Linwood, and Mount Washington, State Route 125 passes through numerous subdivisions in Anderson Township
as a four lane road, Beechmont Avenue. After Nordyke Road, State Route 125 becomes Ohio Pike, the old Ohio Turnpike, originally built in 1831 by E.G. Penn, not related to the modern highway of the same name
. Passing under Interstate 275
, State Route 125 begins to lose its suburban feel and heads into the countryside of Clermont, Brown, Adams, and Scioto Counties.
Near its eastern terminus, the route passes through Shawnee State Forest
, the largest in the state of Ohio, and by the Shawnee State Lodge and Park
, Roosevelt Lake, and Turkey Creek Lake. This section of State Route 125 is part of the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail
.
See also National Scenic Byway
, Ohio Byway, and Shawnee State Forest and Park map
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 southwestern 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 western terminus is within the Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
city limits, about 5 miles (8 km) east of downtown, at U.S. Route 50 – this is also the western terminus of State Route 32 and the southern terminus of State Route 561. The route’s eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 52 approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) west of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Ohio
Portsmouth is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Scioto County. The municipality is located on the northern banks of the Ohio River and east of the Scioto River in Southern Ohio. The population was 20,226 at the 2010 census.-Foundation:...
near the village of Friendship
Friendship, Ohio
Friendship is a census-designated place in western Nile Township, Scioto County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45630. It lies along U.S...
.
Heading east from the Cincinnati neighborhoods of Mount Lookout, Linwood, and Mount Washington, State Route 125 passes through numerous subdivisions in Anderson Township
Anderson Township, Hamilton County, Ohio
Anderson Township is one of the twelve townships of Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. Located in the southeastern part of the county and less than 15 minutes from downtown, the township has been named one of the Cincinnati area's most desirable neighborhoods to live...
as a four lane road, Beechmont Avenue. After Nordyke Road, State Route 125 becomes Ohio Pike, the old Ohio Turnpike, originally built in 1831 by E.G. Penn, not related to the modern highway of the same name
Ohio Turnpike
The Ohio Turnpike, officially the James W. Shocknessy Ohio Turnpike, is a -long, limited-access toll highway in the U.S. state of Ohio, serving as a primary corridor to Chicago and Pittsburgh...
. Passing under Interstate 275
Interstate 275 (Ohio)
Interstate 275 is an loop in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky that forms a complete beltway around the Cincinnati, Ohio area. It is the only auxiliary interstate that enters three states, including one state that the parent route does not enter . It is the longest loop interstate highway in the United...
, State Route 125 begins to lose its suburban feel and heads into the countryside of Clermont, Brown, Adams, and Scioto Counties.
Near its eastern terminus, the route passes through Shawnee State Forest
Shawnee State Forest
Shawnee State Forest is a state forest in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is located in western Scioto County and encompasses of woodland. It is the largest state forest in Ohio. As with many government owned forests, some parts of Shawnee are actively managed through logging and other activities...
, the largest in the state of Ohio, and by the Shawnee State Lodge and Park
Shawnee State Park (Ohio)
Shawnee State Park is a state park in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The park is in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains near the Ohio River in Southern Ohio on State Route 125, just north of Friendship. It is surrounded by Shawnee State Forest. Shawnee State Park was once a hunting...
, Roosevelt Lake, and Turkey Creek Lake. This section of State Route 125 is part of the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail
Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail
Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail is a scenic byway located in Scioto County, Ohio that has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Transportation Scenic Byway Program as one of the state’s scenic byways having met the required criteria of having outstanding scenic, natural, historic, archeological,...
.
See also National Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for its archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and/or scenic qualities. The program was established by Congress in 1991 to preserve and protect the nation's scenic but often...
, Ohio Byway, and Shawnee State Forest and Park map
History
- 1926 – Route certified; originally routed from 7 miles (11.3 km) east of downtown CincinnatiCincinnati, OhioCincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
to Friendship along the current U.S. Route 50 from 7 miles (11.3 km) to 9 miles (14.5 km) east of downtown Cincinnati, and along its own current alignment from 9 miles (14.5 km) east of downtown Cincinnati to Friendship; this entire route was State Route 25 before 1926; 7 miles (11.3 km) to 11 miles (17.7 km) east of downtown dually certified with the former State Route 74. - 1946 – Extended to downtown Cincinnati along U.S. Route 50, U.S. Route 52, and State Route 74.
- 1956 – Truncated at 9 miles (14.5 km) east of downtown Cincinnati.
- 1959 – From its western terminus to AmeliaAmelia, OhioAmelia is a village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,752 at the 2000 census.-History:The name Amelia was adopted in honor of Amelia Bowdoin, a well known and popular tollgate operator on the Ohio Turnpike - Main Street, today State Route 125. Her home still stands at 94 W...
upgraded to 4 lanes. - 1962 – State Route 74 renumbered to State Route 32.
- 1972 – Amelia to BethelBethel, OhioBethel is a village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,637 at the 2000 census.Bethel was founded in 1798 by Obed Denham, in what was then the Northwest Territory....
and 2 miles (3.2 km) west of GeorgetownGeorgetown, OhioGeorgetown is a village in Brown County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,691 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Brown County. Georgetown was the childhood home of Ulysses S...
to Georgetown upgraded to divided highway. - 1997 – From Interstate 275Interstate 275 (Ohio)Interstate 275 is an loop in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky that forms a complete beltway around the Cincinnati, Ohio area. It is the only auxiliary interstate that enters three states, including one state that the parent route does not enter . It is the longest loop interstate highway in the United...
to Bethel downgraded from divided highway to 4-lane undivided highway.
Before 1926
- Routed from LeSourdesville (south of MiddletownMiddletown, OhioMiddletown is an All-America City located in Butler and Warren counties in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. Formerly in Lemon, Turtlecreek, and Franklin townships, Middletown was incorporated by the Ohio General Assembly on February 11, 1833, and became a city in 1886...
to LebanonLebanon, OhioThe population at the 2010 census was 20,033. As of the census of 2000, there were 16,962 people residing in the city. The population density was 1,440.6 people per square mile . There were 6,218 housing units at an average density of 528.1 per square mile...
along current State Route 63. - 1926 – Entire route certified as State Route 63.