State Route 78 (SR 78) is a state highway that runs for 105 miles (169 km) from
Nelsonville to
Clarington
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in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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. ''
Car and Driver
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'' has called it one of the most scenic highways nationwide. The stretch of this highway that runs along the south side of
Burr Oak State Park
Burr Oak State Park is a public recreation area located northeast of Glouster in the U.S. state of Ohio. The park sits mostly in Morgan County, with part extending into Athens County.
The state park is centered at Burr Oak Lake. The dam for t ...
in
Morgan County, Ohio
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, is well known for its extreme curves and views, and is sometimes locally referred to as the "Rim of the World." Much of this highway runs through old coal-producing areas.
SR 78 is an
Ohio Scenic Byway and is considered as part of the
Appalachian Byway.
Major intersections
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