State Route 56 (SR 56) is an east–west
state highway
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in central
Ohio
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. Its western terminus is at
SR 29 near
Mutual and its eastern terminus is at
SR 682 in
Athens
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.
Route description
SR 56 travels in a generally northwest–southeast direction in an arc around the southwestern side of
Columbus.
, no part of SR 56 is included within the
National Highway System.
History
The route of SR 56 between Mutual and
Laurelville has been included within the state highway system since 1912.
In 1923, the many numbered routes were unified as SR 56 running along the route, it continues to run today.
By 1926, the route was extended east from its end in Laurelville to Athens running along the same route it has currently.
Major junctions
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External links
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Transportation in Champaign County, Ohio
Transportation in Clark County, Ohio
Transportation in Madison County, Ohio
Transportation in Pickaway County, Ohio
Transportation in Hocking County, Ohio
Transportation in Vinton County, Ohio
Transportation in Athens County, Ohio