Existed: 1934 – present Constructed 1934 | Length 28 km | |
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South Carolina Highway 66 (SC 66) is a primary state highway in the state of South Carolina. It serves to connect the community of Joanna with nearby SC 56 and the town of Whitmire.
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Map of SC-66, South Carolina, USA
Route description
SC 66 is a two-lane rural highway that travels 17.4 miles (28.0 km), from SC 56, to SC 72, in Whitmire. It connects to US 76 and I-26. Predominantly in the Sumter National Forest, it meanders through forest lands; in Whitmire, it takes a couple of turns before reaching SC 72, via Central Avenue, Park Street and Glenn Street.
History
SC 66 was established in 1934 as a new primary routing, traversing from SC 56 to US 76/SC 2, in Goldville (now Joanna). In 1941 or 1942, a second SC 66 was created, from SC 706, in Eisons Crossroads, to the Newberry-Laurens county line. In 1948, the two sections of SC 66 were connected, and was also extended east into Whitmire, replacing part of SC 706.
South Carolina Highway 706
South Carolina Highway 706 (SC 706) was established in 1940 as a new primary routing from US 76/SC 2, in Jalapa, to SC 7, in Whitmire. In 1948, SC 706 was decommissioned, with routing north of Eisons Crossroads becoming part of SC 66, while south was downgraded to secondary "Jalapa Road" (S-36-32).