Big Darby Plains Scenic Byway
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Middleburg Plain City Road (CR 57) – Union Township and the Village of Milford Center

Description
Spectacular views of the Big Darby Creek, historic homes and churches, an ancient oak tree, a replica of the county’s first courthouse and the quaint village of Milford Center can all be enjoyed along this 7.18 mile section of the byway.


At the bridge near the intersection of Middleburg Plain City Road and Collins Road are beautiful scenic views of the Big Darby Creek.

 


The International Life and Mercy Chapel at The Sacred Heart Mission Church in Milford Center contain two significant icons: The Relic Image of Guadalupe and the Image of the Divine Mercy Jesus. This historic chapel located at 54 W. State Street is open 24 hours for adoration and veneration.


Historic brick home west of Milford Center along Middleburg Plain City Road.

 


Approximately 1/8 mile north of the traffic light (SR4/USR36) in Milford Center is Liberty Park featuring a replica of Union County’s first Courthouse and a World War I Veterans’ Monument. There is also access to the Big Darby Creek from the park.

 


The Milford Center United Methodist Church was founded in 1831. The church building was originally dedicated in 1906. The church went through extensive interior and exterior renovations in preparation for the building’s 100th birthday celebration.

 


Located in the Milford Center Cemetery is an impressive 85’ tall Chinkapin Oak tree with a circumference of 193”.  This tree has been nominated as an Ohio Champion Tree.


The Milford Center Cemetery contains graves of veterans from every war beginning with the Revolutionary War forward. The tall veterans’ monument was originally dedicated in 1873 to Civil War veterans; it now stands as a proud symbol of remembrance to veterans of all wars.
 

This pre-World War II structure was used as a temporary mausoleum during the cold winters when the ground was frozen too solid for burial. This “cold storage” solution was abandoned in the early 1930’s. This structure sits on the banks of the Big Darby Creek in the Milford Center Cemetery.

 

STATISTICS
MIDDLEBURG PLAIN CITY ROAD – UNION TOWNSHIP

Direction: Runs Southeast   

Classification: Minor & Major Collector

Scenic Byway Starting Point: Collins Road (Union Township Line)

Ending Point: Middleburg Plain City Road (Darby Township Line)

Scenic Byway Length: 7.18 miles    

ADT: Middleburg Plain City Rd. 1,299

Intersects with: Woodstock Road, Village of Milford Center, SR4/US 36, Streng Road

Authority: County Road/ Village Streets   

Speed Limit: 45-55 mph;  25-35  mph inside Milford Center

Right-of-Way: Middleburg Plain City Rd.- 60’   

Pavement Width: 22-23’ outside corporation

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return to Section 3:  SPUR: Buck Run Road (TR 146)- Allen Township (Union County)
continue to Section 5:  SPUR:  SR 4/USR 36, Connor Road (CR81), Homer Road (CR 86) , Winget Road (TR82), SR 161, Rosedale Road (CR 25 – Madison County), SR 161, Axe Handle Road (CR 87), Sabine Bigelow Road (CR 65), Streng Road (CR 67), SR 38

 

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The Big Darby Plains Scenic Byway contact is
Sue Irwin from the Union County Engineer's Office: .  Phone: 937-645-3122 |
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,  1980 W. BROAD ST., COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA, 43223