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County commissioners approve letter supporting designation of State Route 555 as 'Freedom Road'
Summary
At the commissioners’ April 2 meeting the board approved a Letter of Support to memorialize State Route 555 in Washington County as "Freedom Road," a request made by Keith Nelson who said the route roughly follows the Underground Railroad; the board's action was unanimous.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners on April 2 approved a Letter of Support to memorialize State Route 555 in Washington County as "Freedom Road."
The request for the letter came from Keith Nelson, who told the board that State Route 555 is historically significant because it roughly follows the path of the Underground Railroad. The minutes record that the commissioners also supported applying the name designation for the route’s full length through Washington, Morgan, Perry and Muskingum counties.
Commissioner Eddie D. Place moved the motion and Commissioner Ronald G. Nohe seconded. The motion passed on recorded roll call: Charlie L. Schilling aye; Eddie D. Place aye; Ronald G. Nohe aye.
Context and limitations: The meeting minutes record the board’s expression of support; formal designation of a highway name typically requires coordination with county governments along the route and state agencies for signage and legal recognition. The minutes do not record subsequent procedural steps or timelines for implementation.
Next steps: County staff (County Engineer and Clerk) will coordinate any administrative follow-up required to deliver the letter of support and to notify neighboring counties and relevant state agencies as appropriate.
