State Route 116 (SR 116) is a 9.482-mile-long (15.260 km) state highway in Sumter County in the western part of the U.S. state of Alabama.
 State Route 116 | ||||
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| Maintained by ALDOT | ||||
| Length | 9.482 mi[1] (15.260 km) | |||
| Existed | 1963–present | |||
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| West end |  SR 17 north of Emelle | |||
| East end |  SR 39 at Gainesville | |||
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| Country | United States | |||
| State | Alabama | |||
| Counties | Sumter | |||
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Route description
editAlabama State Route 116 begins at its intersection with State Route 17, north of Emelle, and runs as a two-lane highway. It connects the northern half of Sumter County with Greene County and passes through rural areas without crossing any towns until it reaches Gainesville, where it ends at an intersection with State Route 39.[citation needed]
History
editEstablished in 1963, it was created as a replacement for the former Sumter County Route 26. The route connects State Route 17 near the town of Emelle with State Route 39 in Gainesville, passing through mostly rural areas without intersecting any major towns along the way. SR 116 serves as a connector road, facilitating local travel between these state routes in the northern part of Sumter County.
The highway is a simple two-lane road for its entire length, and it is part of Alabama’s state highway system maintained by the Alabama Department of Transportation.[citation needed] Alabama State Route 116 also connects to a site of historical significance in Gainesville. At its junction with State Route 39, it passes the Gainesville Historic District, which includes a mid-19th century bandstand and park. This area, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, served as a community gathering spot for events like concerts and political rallies. The district is noted for its Greek Revival architecture, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.[2]
Major intersections
editThe entire route is in Sumter County.
| Location | mi[1] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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| | 0.000 | 0.000 | SR 17 – Emelle, Geiger | Western terminus | |
| Gainesville | 9.482 | 15.260 | SR 39 (McKee Street) – Livingston, Epes, Union | Eastern terminus | |
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b Alabama Department of Transportation. "Milepost Maps". Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Park and Bandstand S. of junction of Alabama 116 (State Street) and Alabama 39 (McKee Street)".
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