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Big Darby Plains Scenic
Byway
Big Darby Plains Scenic Byway
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Middleburg Road (TR 211)- Rush Township (Champaign County),
Middleburg Plain City Road (CR 57)– Allen Township (Union County)
Description
The Big Darby Creek winds its way along this stretch of the byway creating
continuous views of the Darby Plains and some opportunities to experience
the Big Darby Creek up close. This region is known for its exceptional
farmland, some of which has been farmed by the same family for
generations. Historic homes and barns dot the landscape.
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Views of the tree-lined Big Darby Creek. |
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Remnants of the once flourishing “Miller Sisters Farm.” |
Middleburg Plain City Road (CR 57)– Allen Township (Union County)
The Big Darby Creek begins its state and national “scenic” designation as
it enters Union County in Allen Township just northwest of Buck Run Road.
The Nature Conservancy has declared the Little and Big Darby as one of the
“Last Great Places” in the Western Hemisphere. The Big Darby Creek was by
far the most important natural resource to the Indians and early settlers.
The creek itself is named after a Wyandot Indian Chief named Darby.
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A llama farm on the west side of Middleburg Plain City Road. |
 
Historic
homes and farms along Middleburg Plain City Road. |
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STATISTICS
MIDDLEBURG PLAIN CITY ROAD, ALLEN TOWNSHIP
(UNION COUNTY) AND RUSH TOWNSHIP (CHAMPAIGN COUNTY)
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Direction: Runs West
and Southeast |
Classification: Minor &
Major Collector |
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Scenic Byway Starting Point:
SR 245 |
Ending Point: Collins
Road |
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Scenic Byway Length:
3.72 miles |
ADT: 1,034 (Union Co.)
642 (Champaign Co.) |
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Intersects with:
Middleburg Plain City Road, Bishop Road, Buck Run Road, Lincoln Road,
Collins Road Authority: Union County Road /Rush Township Road
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Authority: Union County Road /Rush Township
Road |
Speed Limit 55 mph |
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Right-of-Way: Middleburg Plain City Rd. 60’ |
Pavement Width: 18-23’ |
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