Tennessee State Route 263
 State Route 263 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Highway | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Maintained by TDOT | ||||
| Length | 5.12 mi (8.24 km) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| North end |  SR 85 (Defeated Creek Hwy) west of Defeated | |||
| South end |  SR 25 (Dixon Springs Hwy) in Carthage | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | United States | |||
| State | Tennessee | |||
| Counties | Smith | |||
| Highway system | ||||
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State Route 263 (SR 263) is a short north–south highway in Smith County, Tennessee. The road begins in Carthage and ends west of Defeated. The current length is 5.12 mi (8.2 km).[1]
Route description
SR 263 begins at an intersection with SR 25 in Carthage. The highway goes northward over steep and rugged terrain as it passes by Cordell Hull Dam and Lake. After passing the dam, SR 263 passes an overlook of the lake and then winds north-northeastward to its northern terminus on SR 85. SR 263 is signed as Turkey Creek Highway throughout its existence.[2]
Major Intersections
The entire route is in Smith County.
SR 25 in Carthage (Dixon Springs Highway; southern terminus; east to South Carthage; west to Riddleton, Dixon Springs, and Hartsville)
SR 85 west of Defeated (Defeated Creek Highway; northern terminus; east to Defeated; west to Monoville)
See also
References
- ^ Microsoft MapPoint 2006, Retrieved on 2007-8-13
- ^ http://www.mapquest.com/directions