Illinois Route 103
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| Length: | 9.18 mi (14.77 km) | |||
| Existed: | 1924 – present | |||
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 US 24 in Ripley
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  US 67 / IL 100 in Frederick
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| Counties: | Schuyler | |||
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Illinois Route 103 is a 9.18-mile (14.77 km) state route in west-central Illinois, United States. The route, entirely in Schuyler County, runs from U.S. Route 24 near Ripley east to the intersection of U.S. Route 67 and Illinois Route 100 across the Illinois River from Beardstown. In addition to connecting Ripley and Beardstown, Route 103 also serves the community of Sugar Grove. The highway is part of both the National Highway System and the Lincoln Heritage Trail. Route 103 is maintained by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The route was established in 1924 between Ripley and its current eastern terminus; its western terminus was moved north to its current location in 1932.
Route 103 begins at a junction with U.S. Route 24 in in southern Schuyler County, northeast of Ripley. The route initially runs eastward along the LaMoine River, passing through a forested area. After the river turns southward, the highway continues east through farmland. Route 103 intersects County Route 9 before entering the unincorporated community of Sugar Grove, where it meets County Route 1. After passing through Sugar Grove, the highway enters Bainbridge Township. The road makes a small southward dip through a tree-lined area, passing a small group of buildings and crossing a creek, before returning to its eastward trajectory. The route passes to the north of the community of Cottonwood. Route 103 runs through open farmland at the eastern end of its route, crossing two creeks and passing several farm buildings. The highway terminates at a junction with U.S. Route 67 and Illinois Route 100, across the Illinois River from Beardstown.
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