Illinois Route 147
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| Maintained by IDOT | ||||
| Length: | 12.81 mi[1] (20.62 km) | |||
| Existed: | 1947[2] – present | |||
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| West end: |
 IL 146 in Vienna | |||
| East end: |
 IL 145 in Eddyville | |||
| Location | ||||
| Counties: | Johnson, Pope | |||
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Illinois Route 147 is an east–west state road in southern Illinois. It runs from Illinois Route 146 east of Vienna (very near an interchange with Interstate 24) to Illinois Route 145 in Glendale. This is a distance of 12.81 miles (20.62 km).[1]
Route description
Illinois 147 is a two-lane surface road for its entire length. It runs through central portions of Shawnee National Forest. Illinois 147 also serves Simpson.
History
SBI Route 147 was originally the road from Marion to Cairo; in 1942, this road became Illinois Route 37. Illinois 147 then replaced what was Illinois Route 142A from McLeansboro to Wayne City. In 1947, Illinois 142A became Illinois Route 142; Illinois 147 was again moved to its current Vienna-to-Glendale routing.[2]
The Route immediately east of Vienna is commonly referred to by locals as "The Simpson Blacktop".
References
- 1 2 Illinois Technology Transfer Center (2006). "T2 GIS Data". Retrieved 2007-11-08.
- 1 2 Carlson, Rich. Illinois Highways Page: Routes 141 thru 160. Last updated April 15, 2005. Retrieved June 28, 2006.