Existed: July 1, 1949 – present Length 4.27 km Major cities Jasper | East end: MN 23 in Jasper Constructed 1949 | |
West end: SD 11 at Minnesota - South Dakota state line Counties Rock County, Minnesota, Pipestone County, Minnesota | ||
Minnesota State Highway 269 (MN 269) is a short highway in southwest Minnesota, which runs from South Dakota Highway 11 (SD 11) at the South Dakota state line to an intersection with State Highway 23 (MN 23) in the city of Jasper. The route is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km) in length.
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Map of MN-269, Jasper, MN 56144, USA
Route description
Highway 269 begins at the South Dakota state line as a continuation of SD 11. It runs in rural southwest Minnesota along the Rock–Pipestone county line for most of its length. The highway juts slightly north into Pipestone County after entering the city of Jasper. It ends at an intersection with MN 23, known as Railroad Avenue, in the southern part of Jasper. Highway 269 follows West Wall Street in Jasper, and is also known as 1st Street within Pipestone County.
The route is legally defined as Route 269 in the Minnesota Statutes. No part of the highway is included in the National Highway System, a system of highways important to the nation's defense, economy, and mobility.
History
Highway 269 was authorized on July 1, 1949. The road was paved at the time the route was designated. The highway has remained the same since it was designated.