Ohio State Route 502
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| State Route 502 |
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| Length: | 9.71 mi[1] (15.63 km) | ||||||||||||
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| Formed: | 1938 | ||||||||||||
| West end: | Indiana State Line near Greenville | ||||||||||||
| East end: |     SR 49, SR 118, SR 121, SR 571 in Greenville |
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| Counties: | Darke | ||||||||||||
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Ohio 502 starts out about 10 miles west of Greenville at the Indiana State Line. Going west into Indiana, the road is known as Greenville Pike, and goes about 10 miles west into Winchester, Indiana. State Route 502 is mainly surrounded by rolling farmland with a few small hills 2 miles into the state at it's junction with Hillgrove-Southern Road. There is a small unmarked town called Sharpeye at the junction of Palestine-Union City Road. About 6 miles later, the road enters Greenville, and turns left onto W. Main Street. 2 blocks later, it meets a large multiplex of State Highways at it's eastern terminus, routes 49, 118, 121 and 571. All of the roads meet up in the downtown traffic circle.
[edit] Attractions Along The Way
There is not much to see along this short stretch, but there are some things. Shawnee Prairie Nature Preserve is located about 1/2 mile to the west of Greenville right off of State Route 502. There are a few hiking trails, a nature center, and many sights to see.
Closer to the state line, turn left on Palestine-Union City Road if you are heading toward Indiana. Heading south, you will end up in the tiny, but pretty, unmarked town of Nashville. Go another mile south and turn right onto Stingley Road. About 1 1/2 miles heading west, and you will see the unmarked town called Longtown. Longtown used to be a bustling community, and there is a lot of African-American heritage in this area.
[edit] References
- ^ Mileages retrieved from Technical Services Straight Line Diagrams unless otherwise noted.
