Ohio State Route 515
Encyclopedia
State Route 515 is a north-south state highway
located in east-central Ohio
. Existing entirely within the northeastern portion of Holmes County
in Ohio's Amish
Country, State Route 515 has its southern terminus at a signalized intersection with State Route 39
in the unincorporated community of Walnut Creek
. Its northern terminus is at a T-intersection with U.S. Route 62 1 miles (1.6 km) southwest of the hamlet of Winesburg
.
The entirety of State Route 515 is a part of the Amish Country Byway, an officially designated National Scenic Byway
.
in Walnut Creek
. State Route 515 heads easterly through the heart of this town, passing a number of business that tie in with the local Amish
culture, and serve a number of tourists throughout the travel season. At the Walnut Creek Township
Highway 444 intersection, State Route 515 turns northerly, and enters into rural territory. Passing a small clump of woods before entering into open farmland predominantly composed of Amish farms, the state highway passes Township Highway 406. State Route 515 abuts the east side of a forest prior to passing through a northeasterly S-curve, and re-entering a landscape of farmland as it intersects Holmes County
Road 172 and Township Highway 410 successively. Turning to the northeast, State Route 515 next meets County Road 168, then bends back to the north, passing amidst a small patch of woods prior to intersecting Township Road 415. After a few twists and turns, State Route 515 descends the hill into a little valley and passes through the tiny village of Trail. Named for this section of State Route 515 that was once an old Indian trail that ran through the area, and tiny enough to lack a ZIP code, Trail is now known for its famous "Troyers Trail Bologna," a regional staple of picnics and potlucks. Transitioning back into farmland, State Route 515 next passes Township Road 414, and amidst a blend of homes, farms and woods, curves to the northwest and then back to the northeast prior to coming to an end at its junction with U.S. Route 62 at a T-intersection in Paint Township
approximately 1 miles (1.6 km) southwest of the community of Winesburg
.
No portion of State Route 515 is included within the National Highway System
, a conglomeration of highways that are pertinent to the nation's economy, defense and mobility.
and U.S. Route 62, State Route 515 has not had any significant changes to its routing since its inception.
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...
located in east-central 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...
. Existing entirely within the northeastern portion of Holmes County
Holmes County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,943 people, 11,337 households, and 9,194 families residing in the county. The population density was 92 people per square mile . There were 12,280 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile...
in Ohio's Amish
Amish
The Amish , sometimes referred to as Amish Mennonites, are a group of Christian church fellowships that form a subgroup of the Mennonite churches...
Country, State Route 515 has its southern terminus at a signalized intersection with State Route 39
Ohio State Route 39
State Route 39 is a primarily east–west running state highway in north-central and northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The route runs through seven counties on its approximately trip through the region...
in the unincorporated community of Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, Ohio
Walnut Creek is an unincorporated community in central Walnut Creek Township, Holmes County, Ohio, United States. It lies at the intersection of State Routes 39 and 515. Located in an area with a large Amish population, Walnut Creek is a popular location for tourists....
. Its northern terminus is at a T-intersection with U.S. Route 62 1 miles (1.6 km) southwest of the hamlet of Winesburg
Winesburg, Ohio
Winesburg is an unincorporated community in southwestern Paint Township, Holmes County, Ohio, United States. The town sits on the crest of a hill in the Amish country of Ohio, with a quaint downtown containing antique shops. It lies along U.S. Route 62....
.
The entirety of State Route 515 is a part of the Amish Country Byway, an officially designated 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...
.
Route description
State Route 515 begins its 5.5 miles (8.9 km) journey at a signalized intersection with State Route 39Ohio State Route 39
State Route 39 is a primarily east–west running state highway in north-central and northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The route runs through seven counties on its approximately trip through the region...
in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, Ohio
Walnut Creek is an unincorporated community in central Walnut Creek Township, Holmes County, Ohio, United States. It lies at the intersection of State Routes 39 and 515. Located in an area with a large Amish population, Walnut Creek is a popular location for tourists....
. State Route 515 heads easterly through the heart of this town, passing a number of business that tie in with the local Amish
Amish
The Amish , sometimes referred to as Amish Mennonites, are a group of Christian church fellowships that form a subgroup of the Mennonite churches...
culture, and serve a number of tourists throughout the travel season. At the Walnut Creek Township
Walnut Creek Township, Holmes County, Ohio
Walnut Creek Township is one of the fourteen townships of Holmes County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,530 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the eastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
Highway 444 intersection, State Route 515 turns northerly, and enters into rural territory. Passing a small clump of woods before entering into open farmland predominantly composed of Amish farms, the state highway passes Township Highway 406. State Route 515 abuts the east side of a forest prior to passing through a northeasterly S-curve, and re-entering a landscape of farmland as it intersects Holmes County
Holmes County
Holmes County is the name of three counties in the United States:* Holmes County, Florida* Holmes County, Mississippi* Holmes County, Ohio...
Road 172 and Township Highway 410 successively. Turning to the northeast, State Route 515 next meets County Road 168, then bends back to the north, passing amidst a small patch of woods prior to intersecting Township Road 415. After a few twists and turns, State Route 515 descends the hill into a little valley and passes through the tiny village of Trail. Named for this section of State Route 515 that was once an old Indian trail that ran through the area, and tiny enough to lack a ZIP code, Trail is now known for its famous "Troyers Trail Bologna," a regional staple of picnics and potlucks. Transitioning back into farmland, State Route 515 next passes Township Road 414, and amidst a blend of homes, farms and woods, curves to the northwest and then back to the northeast prior to coming to an end at its junction with U.S. Route 62 at a T-intersection in Paint Township
Paint Township, Holmes County, Ohio
Paint Township is one of the fourteen townships of Holmes County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,547 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:...
approximately 1 miles (1.6 km) southwest of the community of Winesburg
Winesburg, Ohio
Winesburg is an unincorporated community in southwestern Paint Township, Holmes County, Ohio, United States. The town sits on the crest of a hill in the Amish country of Ohio, with a quaint downtown containing antique shops. It lies along U.S. Route 62....
.
No portion of State Route 515 is included within 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 conglomeration of highways that are pertinent to the nation's economy, defense and mobility.
History
Designated in 1937 along the path it currently occupies between State Route 39Ohio State Route 39
State Route 39 is a primarily east–west running state highway in north-central and northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The route runs through seven counties on its approximately trip through the region...
and U.S. Route 62, State Route 515 has not had any significant changes to its routing since its inception.