#countyofhighland — Public Fediverse posts

Hype for the Future 116I: Jackson River

Overview The source of the Jackson River is located within the limits of Highland County, Virginia, and is paralleled by modern United States Route 220 south of the Town of Monterey, the county seat. Today, the Jackson River remains a significant portion of the James River and greater Chesapeake Bay watersheds that determine the cultural traits of the region, with the river ultimately flowing into the James River at the Cowpasture River, ultimately forming the source of the James. Further […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/hype-for-the-future-116i-jackson-river/

Hype for the Future 114B: Village of Leesburg, Ohio

Overview The Village of Leesburg is located to the north of the City of Hillsboro within Highland County, Ohio, and serves as the principal settlement of the Fairfield Local School District serving the community as well as the Highland and Samantha areas. Today, the community is located along Routes 26, 62, and 771, serving as the northern terminus of the last route. To the west is the southern end of Route 72, ultimately connecting the community north toward the City of Springfield. Also, […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/22/hype-for-the-future-114b-village-of-leesburg-ohio/

Hype for the Future 113V: Village of Sinking Spring, Ohio

Overview The Village of Sinking Spring is located within Highland County, Ohio, locally along Routes 41 and 124 within the community. Today, the community is surrounded entirely by rural areas, with the Appalachian terrain creating difficulty for straightaways in the state highway system southeast of the City of Hillsboro. While the community is largely bypassed in the contexts of travel and tourism, local traffic may also pass through the community, with residents of Sinking Spring also […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/21/hype-for-the-future-113v-village-of-sinking-spring-ohio/

Hype for the Future 113M: Township of Concord, Highland County, Ohio

Overview The Township of Concord is located to the south of the City of Hillsboro within Highland County, Ohio, along Routes 62 and 136. Though the northern terminus of Route 136 is just outside the township limits, the state highway continues to parallel Route 62 while serving the central spine of the township with Route 62 to the west, largely along the western township line except in the northwest.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/21/hype-for-the-future-113m-township-of-concord-highland-county-ohio/

Hype for the Future 113L: Buford, Ohio

Overview The community of Buford is located within the central portion of Clay Township, Highland County, Ohio, in the United States of America, though with a ZIP code (45171) associated with the nearby Village of Sardinia, Brown County, Ohio. The former ZIP code for the community was 45110, and the location is currently traversed by portions of Routes 134, 138, and 321. Today, Route 134 connects the village limits north to the City of Wilmington and south to the Village of Sardinia along […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/21/hype-for-the-future-113l-buford-ohio/

Hype for the Future 113E: Virginia Military District in Ohio

Overview Within the State of Ohio, the Virginia Military District has represented the entire region of the State from the east side of the Little Miami River to the west side of the Scioto River. Traditionally associated with the Commonwealth of Virginia, especially within Highland County and surrounding counties throughout the region, many of the community names are inherited from names of places in the Commonwealth of Virginia, particularly in the form of cities and towns. For community […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/21/hype-for-the-future-113e-virginia-military-district-in-ohio/

Hype for the Future 113D: Ohio State Route 785

Overview Within the State of Ohio, Route 785 is an Appalachian route connecting the unincorporated communities of Fairfax and Belfast within Jackson Township, Highland County, Ohio. Fairfax is to the west, along Route 247, while Belfast is to the east, along Route 73; however, the entirety of the highway is identified as a largely residential and agricultural highway throughout the entire length of the route.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/21/hype-for-the-future-113d-ohio-state-route-785/

Hype for the Future 111A: City of Hillsboro, Ohio

Overview The City of Hillsboro is the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, located in the central portion of the county in the former Virginia Military District (VAMIL). Today, Hillsboro is accessible via Routes 50, 62, 73, 124, 138, and 247, with the Patriot Public House and the Highland County Historical Society representing the city proper.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/hype-for-the-future-111a-city-of-hillsboro-ohio/

Hype for the Future 111A: City of Hillsboro, Ohio

Overview The City of Hillsboro is the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, located in the central portion of the county in the former Virginia Military District (VAMIL). Today, Hillsboro is accessible via Routes 50, 62, 73, 124, 138, and 247, with the Patriot Public House and the Highland County Historical Society representing the city proper.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/hype-for-the-future-111a-city-of-hillsboro-ohio/

Hype for the Future 111A: City of Hillsboro, Ohio

Overview The City of Hillsboro is the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, located in the central portion of the county in the former Virginia Military District (VAMIL). Today, Hillsboro is accessible via Routes 50, 62, 73, 124, 138, and 247, with the Patriot Public House and the Highland County Historical Society representing the city proper.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/hype-for-the-future-111a-city-of-hillsboro-ohio/

Hype for the Future 111A: City of Hillsboro, Ohio

Overview The City of Hillsboro is the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, located in the central portion of the county in the former Virginia Military District (VAMIL). Today, Hillsboro is accessible via Routes 50, 62, 73, 124, 138, and 247, with the Patriot Public House and the Highland County Historical Society representing the city proper.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/hype-for-the-future-111a-city-of-hillsboro-ohio/

Hype for the Future 111A: City of Hillsboro, Ohio

Overview The City of Hillsboro is the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, located in the central portion of the county in the former Virginia Military District (VAMIL). Today, Hillsboro is accessible via Routes 50, 62, 73, 124, 138, and 247, with the Patriot Public House and the Highland County Historical Society representing the city proper.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/hype-for-the-future-111a-city-of-hillsboro-ohio/

Hype for the Future 110M: Village of Lynchburg, Ohio

Overview The Village of Lynchburg is a village in the western portion of Highland County, Ohio, a substantial distance to the west of Hillsboro and to the north of United States Route 50. Today, Lynchburg is located in the former Virginia Military District and is associated with the cultural heritage of modern Highland County, along modern State Routes 134 and 135 just a few miles to the north of the aforementioned Route 50.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/hype-for-the-future-110m-village-of-lynchburg-ohio/

Hype for the Future 110M: Village of Lynchburg, Ohio

Overview The Village of Lynchburg is a village in the western portion of Highland County, Ohio, a substantial distance to the west of Hillsboro and to the north of United States Route 50. Today, Lynchburg is located in the former Virginia Military District and is associated with the cultural heritage of modern Highland County, along modern State Routes 134 and 135 just a few miles to the north of the aforementioned Route 50.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/hype-for-the-future-110m-village-of-lynchburg-ohio/

Hype for the Future 110M: Village of Lynchburg, Ohio

Overview The Village of Lynchburg is a village in the western portion of Highland County, Ohio, a substantial distance to the west of Hillsboro and to the north of United States Route 50. Today, Lynchburg is located in the former Virginia Military District and is associated with the cultural heritage of modern Highland County, along modern State Routes 134 and 135 just a few miles to the north of the aforementioned Route 50.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/hype-for-the-future-110m-village-of-lynchburg-ohio/

Hype for the Future 110M: Village of Lynchburg, Ohio

Overview The Village of Lynchburg is a village in the western portion of Highland County, Ohio, a substantial distance to the west of Hillsboro and to the north of United States Route 50. Today, Lynchburg is located in the former Virginia Military District and is associated with the cultural heritage of modern Highland County, along modern State Routes 134 and 135 just a few miles to the north of the aforementioned Route 50.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/hype-for-the-future-110m-village-of-lynchburg-ohio/

Hype for the Future 110M: Village of Lynchburg, Ohio

Overview The Village of Lynchburg is a village in the western portion of Highland County, Ohio, a substantial distance to the west of Hillsboro and to the north of United States Route 50. Today, Lynchburg is located in the former Virginia Military District and is associated with the cultural heritage of modern Highland County, along modern State Routes 134 and 135 just a few miles to the north of the aforementioned Route 50.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/hype-for-the-future-110m-village-of-lynchburg-ohio/

Hype for the Future 109B: Ohio State Route 136

Overview Within the State of Ohio, Route 136 is identified as a notable state highway traversing the southwestern portion of the State of Ohio and the southern end of the Virginia Military District of historical significance. Today, communities associated with the state highway include the Villages of Manchester and Winchester as well as the smaller communities of Bentonville and Cherry Fork in between, with the intermediate areas often being suitable for local and regional agricultural […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/hype-for-the-future-109b-ohio-state-route-136/

Hype for the Future 109B: Ohio State Route 136

Overview Within the State of Ohio, Route 136 is identified as a notable state highway traversing the southwestern portion of the State of Ohio and the southern end of the Virginia Military District of historical significance. Today, communities associated with the state highway include the Villages of Manchester and Winchester as well as the smaller communities of Bentonville and Cherry Fork in between, with the intermediate areas often being suitable for local and regional agricultural […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/hype-for-the-future-109b-ohio-state-route-136/

Hype for the Future 109B: Ohio State Route 136

Overview Within the State of Ohio, Route 136 is identified as a notable state highway traversing the southwestern portion of the State of Ohio and the southern end of the Virginia Military District of historical significance. Today, communities associated with the state highway include the Villages of Manchester and Winchester as well as the smaller communities of Bentonville and Cherry Fork in between, with the intermediate areas often being suitable for local and regional agricultural […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/hype-for-the-future-109b-ohio-state-route-136/

Hype for the Future 109B: Ohio State Route 136

Overview Within the State of Ohio, Route 136 is identified as a notable state highway traversing the southwestern portion of the State of Ohio and the southern end of the Virginia Military District of historical significance. Today, communities associated with the state highway include the Villages of Manchester and Winchester as well as the smaller communities of Bentonville and Cherry Fork in between, with the intermediate areas often being suitable for local and regional agricultural […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/hype-for-the-future-109b-ohio-state-route-136/

Hype for the Future 109B: Ohio State Route 136

Overview Within the State of Ohio, Route 136 is identified as a notable state highway traversing the southwestern portion of the State of Ohio and the southern end of the Virginia Military District of historical significance. Today, communities associated with the state highway include the Villages of Manchester and Winchester as well as the smaller communities of Bentonville and Cherry Fork in between, with the intermediate areas often being suitable for local and regional agricultural […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/hype-for-the-future-109b-ohio-state-route-136/

Hype for the Future 109A: Ohio State Route 135

Introduction Within the Village of Lynchburg at the western end of Highland County, Ohio, is a state highway of under three (3) miles between Route 134 in the central village area to the north and Route 50 to the south, entirely to the east of the former. Route Information Infrastructure within the village area is relatively minimal and generally restricted to residential and agricultural development patterns. As with many related rural roads scattered throughout the State of Ohio, the […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/hype-for-the-future-109a-ohio-state-route-135/

Hype for the Future 109A: Ohio State Route 135

Introduction Within the Village of Lynchburg at the western end of Highland County, Ohio, is a state highway of under three (3) miles between Route 134 in the central village area to the north and Route 50 to the south, entirely to the east of the former. Route Information Infrastructure within the village area is relatively minimal and generally restricted to residential and agricultural development patterns. As with many related rural roads scattered throughout the State of Ohio, the […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/hype-for-the-future-109a-ohio-state-route-135/

Hype for the Future 109A: Ohio State Route 135

Introduction Within the Village of Lynchburg at the western end of Highland County, Ohio, is a state highway of under three (3) miles between Route 134 in the central village area to the north and Route 50 to the south, entirely to the east of the former. Route Information Infrastructure within the village area is relatively minimal and generally restricted to residential and agricultural development patterns. As with many related rural roads scattered throughout the State of Ohio, the […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/hype-for-the-future-109a-ohio-state-route-135/

Hype for the Future 109A: Ohio State Route 135

Introduction Within the Village of Lynchburg at the western end of Highland County, Ohio, is a state highway of under three (3) miles between Route 134 in the central village area to the north and Route 50 to the south, entirely to the east of the former. Route Information Infrastructure within the village area is relatively minimal and generally restricted to residential and agricultural development patterns. As with many related rural roads scattered throughout the State of Ohio, the […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/hype-for-the-future-109a-ohio-state-route-135/

Hype for the Future 109A: Ohio State Route 135

Introduction Within the Village of Lynchburg at the western end of Highland County, Ohio, is a state highway of under three (3) miles between Route 134 in the central village area to the north and Route 50 to the south, entirely to the east of the former. Route Information Infrastructure within the village area is relatively minimal and generally restricted to residential and agricultural development patterns. As with many related rural roads scattered throughout the State of Ohio, the […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/hype-for-the-future-109a-ohio-state-route-135/

Hype for the Future 108E: City of Hillsboro, Ohio

Introduction The City of Hillsboro is a smaller city and serves as the county seat of Highland County, Ohio. The community is at the crossroads of Routes 50, 62, 73, 124, 138, and 247, serving the community from different directions. Transportation The direction of travel for Route 50 within the City of Hillsboro is east-west, while for Route 62 the directionality is generally north-south within the local area. Route 124 is north-northwest-to-south-southeast, while Route 138 is […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/hype-for-the-future-108e-city-of-hillsboro-ohio/

Hype for the Future 108E: City of Hillsboro, Ohio

Introduction The City of Hillsboro is a smaller city and serves as the county seat of Highland County, Ohio. The community is at the crossroads of Routes 50, 62, 73, 124, 138, and 247, serving the community from different directions. Transportation The direction of travel for Route 50 within the City of Hillsboro is east-west, while for Route 62 the directionality is generally north-south within the local area. Route 124 is north-northwest-to-south-southeast, while Route 138 is […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/hype-for-the-future-108e-city-of-hillsboro-ohio/

Hype for the Future 108E: City of Hillsboro, Ohio

Introduction The City of Hillsboro is a smaller city and serves as the county seat of Highland County, Ohio. The community is at the crossroads of Routes 50, 62, 73, 124, 138, and 247, serving the community from different directions. Transportation The direction of travel for Route 50 within the City of Hillsboro is east-west, while for Route 62 the directionality is generally north-south within the local area. Route 124 is north-northwest-to-south-southeast, while Route 138 is […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/hype-for-the-future-108e-city-of-hillsboro-ohio/

Hype for the Future 108E: City of Hillsboro, Ohio

Introduction The City of Hillsboro is a smaller city and serves as the county seat of Highland County, Ohio. The community is at the crossroads of Routes 50, 62, 73, 124, 138, and 247, serving the community from different directions. Transportation The direction of travel for Route 50 within the City of Hillsboro is east-west, while for Route 62 the directionality is generally north-south within the local area. Route 124 is north-northwest-to-south-southeast, while Route 138 is […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/hype-for-the-future-108e-city-of-hillsboro-ohio/

Hype for the Future 108E: City of Hillsboro, Ohio

Introduction The City of Hillsboro is a smaller city and serves as the county seat of Highland County, Ohio. The community is at the crossroads of Routes 50, 62, 73, 124, 138, and 247, serving the community from different directions. Transportation The direction of travel for Route 50 within the City of Hillsboro is east-west, while for Route 62 the directionality is generally north-south within the local area. Route 124 is north-northwest-to-south-southeast, while Route 138 is […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/hype-for-the-future-108e-city-of-hillsboro-ohio/