U.S. 221 South

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U.S. 221
U.S. 221 State Route 150 South
U.S. 221 crosses the Georgia state line midway across J. Thurmond Dam along the Savannah River.

U.S. 221 crosses the Georgia state line midway across J. Thurmond Dam along the Savannah River.

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Maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, J. Strom Thurmond Dam creates a man-made lake spreading 71,000 acres northward along the Broad, Little and Savannah Rivers in both Georgia and South Carolina. The dam provides both flood control and hydropower.1
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Maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, J. Strom Thurmond Dam creates a man-made lake spreading 71,000 acres northward along the Broad, Little and Savannah Rivers in both Georgia and South Carolina. The dam provides both flood control and hydropower.1

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The welcome sign for Georgia stands along U.S. 221/SR 150 beside the West Dam Recreation Area.

The welcome sign for Georgia stands along U.S. 221/SR 150 beside the West Dam Recreation Area.

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Shields for both U.S. 221/SR 150 precede the access road for West Dam Recreation Area and Bartram Trail.

Shields for both U.S. 221/SR 150 precede the access road for West Dam Recreation Area and Bartram Trail.

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U.S. 221/SR 150 wind 5.6 miles southwest from the Savannah River and the state line to partition at SR 47 west and SR 104 east. SR 104 leads southeast ten miles to the Augusta suburb of Evans.

U.S. 221/SR 150 wind 5.6 miles southwest from the Savannah River and the state line to partition at SR 47 west and SR 104 east. SR 104 leads southeast ten miles to the Augusta suburb of Evans.

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SR 150 arcs southwest from SR 47 and Pollards Corner 19 miles to Thomson while SR 47 travels northwest nine miles to Lincolnton.

SR 150 arcs southwest from SR 47 and Pollards Corner 19 miles to Thomson while SR 47 travels northwest nine miles to Lincolnton.

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U.S. 221 South State Route 47 East
SR 47 east combines with U.S. 221 south 30.6 miles to U.S. 1 at Wrens. While trending westward, SR 47 is curiously signed east, even though U.S. 221 runs south.

SR 47 east combines with U.S. 221 south 30.6 miles to U.S. 1 at Wrens. While trending westward, SR 47 is curiously signed east, even though U.S. 221 runs south.

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Advancing 5.9 miles south from Pollards Corner, U.S. 221/SR 47 transition from Scotts Ferry Road to Appling Harlem Road leading into the community of Appling.

Advancing 5.9 miles south from Pollards Corner, U.S. 221/SR 47 transition from Scotts Ferry Road to Appling Harlem Road leading into the community of Appling.

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Ray Owens Road follows a rural course 4.6 miles south from SR 150 at Phinizy to U.S. 221 as it overtakes the alignment along Appling Harlem Road.

Ray Owens Road follows a rural course 4.6 miles south from SR 150 at Phinizy to U.S. 221 as it overtakes the alignment along Appling Harlem Road.

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North and southbound traffic on U.S. 221 briefly separates through Appling around the Marshall Monument. Erected in 1903, the marker honors Reverend Daniel Marshall (1706-84). Marshall established the first Baptist Church in Georgia in 1772.2

North and southbound traffic on U.S. 221 briefly separates through Appling around the Marshall Monument. Erected in 1903, the marker honors Reverend Daniel Marshall (1706-84). Marshall established the first Baptist Church in Georgia in 1772.2

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SR 232 (Columbia Road) stems east from U.S. 221 to the south of Appling.

SR 232 (Columbia Road) stems east from U.S. 221 to the south of Appling.

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A 14.3 mile long route to Augusta, SR 232 connects with the Columbia County Fairgrounds and Patriots Park in five miles.

A 14.3 mile long route to Augusta, SR 232 connects with the Columbia County Fairgrounds and Patriots Park in five miles.

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SR 232 expands into a five lane boulevard east from Old Belair Road to Martinez. The state route overlays the at-grade portion of the Bobby Jones Expressway south to I-20 and I-520.

SR 232 expands into a five lane boulevard east from Old Belair Road to Martinez. The state route overlays the at-grade portion of the Bobby Jones Expressway south to I-20 and I-520.

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Staying well outside the Augusta suburbs, U.S. 221 continues south eight miles from SR 232 to Harlem.

Staying well outside the Augusta suburbs, U.S. 221 continues south eight miles from SR 232 to Harlem.

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U.S. 221 meets Interstate 20 (Carl Sanders Highway) at a diamond interchange 2.5 miles south of SR 232 (Columbia Road).

U.S. 221 meets Interstate 20 (Carl Sanders Highway) at a diamond interchange 2.5 miles south of SR 232 (Columbia Road).

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Interstate 20 constitutes a rural freeway west from the Augusta suburbs to Covington and the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.

Interstate 20 constitutes a rural freeway west from the Augusta suburbs to Covington and the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.

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References:

  1. J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake (http://www.sas.usace.army.mil/About/Divisions-and-Offices/Operations-Division/J-Strom-Thurmond-Dam-and-Lake/). US Army Corps of Engineers web site.
  2. Elijah Clark Memorial State Park, A Site on a Revolutionary War Road Trip on US Route 221.

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Page Updated Thursday April 12, 2018.