227.020.  Creating and establishing state highway system of hard-surfaced roads and describing routes in and through different counties. — There is hereby created and established a statewide connected system of hard-surfaced public roads extending into each county of the state, which shall be located, acquired, constructed, reconstructed, and improved and ever after maintained as public roads, and the necessary grading, hard-surfacing, bridges and culverts therefor shall be constructed by the state of Missouri.  Such statewide connected system of hard-surfaced roads shall be known as the "state highway system", and shall consist of highways along the following described routes:

  (1)  Adair County — Beginning at the Adair-Sullivan County line, west of Novinger, thence east and south through Novinger, Kirksville and Brashear to the Adair-Knox County line.  Beginning at the Adair-Schuyler County line, north of Sublette, thence south to Kirksville, thence south and east through Millard to the Adair-Macon County line near LaPlata.

  (2)  Andrew County — Beginning at the Nodaway-Andrew County line, thence south through Savannah to the Buchanan-Andrew County line, just north of St.  Joseph.  Beginning at the Holt-Andrew County line, at the state ferry crossing, thence east a distance of approximately six miles to a point connecting with the north and south state road near Savannah.  Beginning at a point on the north and south state road near Rosendale, thence north and east through Rosendale, Rea and Whitesville to the Gentry County line west of King City.  Beginning at a point on the DeKalb-Andrew County line near Union Star, thence south and west through Rochester and Avenue City to the Andrew-Buchanan County line near St. Joseph.

  (3)  Atchison County — Beginning at the Holt-Atchison County line east of Milton, thence north and west to Fairfax, thence north to Tarkio, continuing due north to the Iowa state line.  Beginning at Tarkio, thence east to the Nodaway-Atchison County line, west of Burlington Junction.  Beginning on the north and south state road south of Tarkio, thence west via Rockport to Phelps City.  Beginning at Rockport, thence in a northerly direction to the Iowa state line.

  (4)  Audrain County — Beginning at the Audrain-Randolph County line, near Clark, thence southeast to the Audrain-Boone County line and along said county line to a point north of Centralia.  Beginning at the Audrain-Boone County line east of Centralia, thence south and east through Thompson and Mexico to the Audrain-Montgomery County line near the Burlington railroad.  Beginning at the Audrain-Monroe County line, thence southeast to Mexico, thence southwest to the Audrain-Callaway County line north of Auxvasse.  Beginning at the Audrain-Pike County line, east of Vandalia, thence west to Vandalia, Farber and Laddonia, thence south to Laddonia, to connect with the state road north of Martinsburg.

  (5)  Barry County — Beginning at the Newton-Barry County line, thence in a northeasterly direction to Monett, thence north to the county line and along the county line for a short distance between Lawrence and Barry counties.  Beginning at Monett, thence south to Cassville and southwest and southeast through Seligman to the Arkansas-Missouri state line.  Beginning at the Newton-Barry County line, thence east and south to Wheaton, thence east and south to Exeter, thence east into Cassville, from Cassville northeast to Barry-Stone County line west of Galena.

  (6)  Barton County — Beginning at the Vernon-Barton County line, thence south through Lamar to the Jasper-Barton County line.  Beginning at the Missouri-Kansas state line, thence east through Lamar, continuing east to near the Dade County line, thence south and east through Golden City to the Dade-Barton County line.

  (7)  Bates County — Beginning at the Cass-Bates County line, thence south through Adrian, Butler and Rich Hill to the Vernon-Bates County line.  Beginning at the Kansas-Missouri state line, thence east through Amoret and Butler to the St. Clair-Bates County line, near the northwest corner of St.  Clair County.

  (8)  Benton County — Beginning at the Pettis-Benton County line near Ionia, south through Lincoln and Warsaw, thence southeast through Dell and Fristoe to the Hickory-Benton County line, just north and west of Cross Timbers.  Beginning on the north and south road two miles south of Ionia, thence east through Cole Camp to the Morgan-Benton County line.

  (9)  Bollinger County — Beginning at the Bollinger-Wayne County line at Ivey Ford, thence north and east through Marble Hill to the Bollinger-Cape Girardeau County line, west of Jackson.  Beginning at Dongola, thence southeast to Bollinger-Stoddard County line.  Beginning at Marble Hill, thence in a northerly direction to Patton, at which point the road forks, one extending to the Bollinger-Perry County line near Alliance, and the other to the Bollinger-Madison County line east of Fredericktown.  Beginning at Marble Hill, thence south to a point near Dongola, thence in a southwesterly direction to Stoddard County line near Puxico.

  (10)  Boone County — Beginning on the Missouri river at Rocheport, thence east through Columbia to the Callaway-Boone County line west of Millersburg.  Beginning at the Randolph-Boone County line near the southeast corner of Randolph County, thence south through Columbia, thence south and southeast to the Callaway-Boone County line near the Missouri River.  Beginning just north of Centralia on the Audrain-Boone County line, thence south and east via Centralia to the Boone-Audrain County line.

  (11)  Buchanan County — Beginning at the Andrew-Buchanan County line, thence south to St. Joseph.  Beginning at St. Joseph, thence in a southwesterly direction to the Missouri River, at Atchison, Kansas, also one prong southeast to Platte County line.  Beginning at St. Joseph, thence south through Faucett to the Platte-Buchanan County line.  Beginning at St. Joseph, thence east to the DeKalb-Buchanan County line.  Beginning at St. Joseph, thence in a southeasterly direction to the Clinton-Buchanan County line.  Beginning at St. Joseph, thence north and east to the Andrew County line.

  (12)  Butler County — Beginning at the Butler-Wayne County line near Hendrickson, thence south and east to Poplar Bluff, thence south and west to Neelyville, thence to the Missouri-Arkansas line.  Beginning at the Butler-Ripley County line near Fairdealing, thence easterly a distance of approximately six and one-half miles to the road above described.  Beginning at Poplar Bluff, thence easterly to the Butler-Stoddard County line.  Beginning at the Butler-Carter County line near Elsinore, thence south and east through Poplar Bluff to the Butler-Dunklin County line near the southern boundary of the County, near DeKin ferry.

  (13)  Caldwell County — Beginning at the Clinton-Caldwell County line, near the northeast corner of Clinton, thence east, crossing the north part of Caldwell County to the Caldwell-Livingston County line, near the northeast corner of Caldwell County.  Beginning at the Daviess-Caldwell County line, thence south through Hamilton and Kingston, to the Caldwell-Ray County line.

  (14)  Callaway County — Beginning at the Callaway-Boone County line near Millersburg, thence south and east through Millersburg to Fulton, thence north and east through Calwood to Williamsburg to the Callaway-Montgomery County line.  Beginning at Fulton, thence south and west through New Bloomfield to South Cedar City.  Beginning at the Callaway-Audrain County line north of Auxvasse, thence south and west through Auxvasse to Fulton.  Beginning at the Boone-Callaway County line near the Missouri River, thence southeast to South Cedar City.

  (15)  Camden County — Beginning at the Dallas-Camden County line, thence north and northeast through Branch, Macks Creek, Linn Creek and Zebra to the Miller-Camden County line.  Beginning at the Morgan-Camden County line near Hurricane Deck, thence south through Linn Creek to the Laclede-Camden County line.

  (16)  Cape Girardeau County — Beginning at the Cape Girardeau-Perry County line, thence south and east through Jackson to Cape Girardeau, thence south to the Scott County line.  Beginning at Jackson, thence in a southwesterly direction to the Cape Girardeau-Bollinger County line.  Beginning at Jackson, thence south by way of Gordonville to Dutchtown and Delta, thence to the Cape Girardeau-Stoddard County line near the western boundary of Cape Girardeau County.  Beginning at Cape Girardeau, thence southwest to Dutchtown.

  (17)  Carroll County — Beginning at the Ray-Carroll County line, thence in a northeasterly direction through Carrollton, to the Carroll-Chariton County line.  Beginning at the Livingston-Carroll County line, thence south through Tina to Carrollton.  Beginning at Carrollton, thence south to Missouri River at Waverly.

  (18)  Carter County — Beginning at the Carter-Shannon County line west of Fremont, thence east and north through Fremont and Van Buren to the Carter-Reynolds County line near Garwood.  Beginning at the Carter-Reynolds County line near Garwood, thence in a southeasterly direction through Elsinore to the Carter-Butler County line.  Beginning at the Carter-Ripley County line south of Grandin, thence in a northerly direction on through Grandin to Hunter, to the road last described above at Kirtz Corner.

  (19)  Cass County — Beginning at the Jackson-Cass County line north of Belton, thence to Belton and southeast to Harrisonville via Peculiar, thence south to the Bates-Cass County line via Archie.  Beginning at the Jackson-Cass County line north of Pleasant Hill, thence south and east through Pleasant Hill to the Johnson-Cass County line.  Beginning at Harrisonville, thence north to Pleasant Hill.  From Harrisonville north to the Cass-Jackson County line.

  (20)  Cedar County — Beginning at El Dorado Springs, thence north to the St. Clair-Cedar County line.  Beginning again at the Vernon-Cedar County line west of El Dorado Springs, thence east to El Dorado Springs, thence in a southeasterly direction through Stockton to the Polk-Cedar County line, west of Fairplay.  Beginning at Stockton, thence south and west on the Greenfield road to the Dade County line.

  (21)  Chariton County — Beginning at the Chariton-Carroll County line, west of Brunswick thence easterly through Brunswick, Keytesville and Salisbury, to the Chariton-Randolph County line.  Beginning at the Chariton-Linn County line, near Marceline, thence south and east to Keytesville.  From Keytesville south to Glasgow.

  (22)  Christian County — Beginning at the Lawrence-Christian County line, near the southwest corner of Christian County, thence in a northeasterly direction through Billings to the Greene-Christian County line.  Beginning at the Greene-Christian County line, thence south to Ozark and southwest to the Christian-Stone County line, near the intersection of Stone, Taney and Christian counties.  Beginning at Ozark, thence east to the Douglas-Christian County line via Sparta.  Beginning at Ozark, thence in a westerly direction, via Clever and Nixa to Billings.

  (23)  Clark County — Beginning at the Clark-Scotland County line, thence east and south through Luray, Kahoka and Wayland to Alexandria.  Beginning at the Missouri-Iowa state line near Athens, thence south and east to Wayland.  Beginning at Wayland, thence south and east to Lewis-Clark County line.

  (24)  Clay County — Beginning at the Clay-Clinton County line, near Trimble, thence south through Smithville, Nashua, and North Kansas City, also a prong near south end in westerly direction connecting with state road in Platte County.  Beginning at the Ray-Clay County line, thence in a southwesterly direction through Excelsior Springs, Liberty and North Kansas City.  Beginning at Nashua, thence west to the Platte-Clay County line.

  (25)  Clinton County — Beginning at the Clay-Clinton County line south of Trimble, thence north through Trimble and Grayson, one prong going east to Plattsburg and one prong north and west to the Buchanan-Clinton County line.  Beginning at Plattsburg, thence in a southeasterly direction to Lathrop.  Beginning at Plattsburg, thence northeast to Perrin and north to the east and west state road near the DeKalb-Clinton County line.

  (26)  Cole County — Beginning at the Moniteau-Cole County line, thence east through Centertown and Jefferson City to the Osage County line at Huber's Ferry.  Beginning at Jefferson City, thence southwest via Brazito to the Miller-Cole County line near Eugene.  Beginning at Cole-Miller County line, thence north via Eugene to connect with state road north of Eugene.

  (27)  Cooper County — Beginning at the Saline-Cooper County line near the Missouri River, south of Arrow Rock, thence south and east through Lamine and Boonville to the Missouri River east of Boonville near Rocheport.  Beginning at Boonville, thence southwest and south via Bellair to the Cooper-Moniteau County line near the Moniteau-Morgan County line.

  (28)  Crawford County — Beginning at the Phelps-Crawford County line, northeast of St. James, thence northeast via Cuba, Leasburg and Bourbon to the Franklin-Crawford County line near Sullivan.  Beginning at Cuba, thence southeast via Steelville to Cherryville, thence southeast along the Cherryville-Davisville County road to the intersection of the Davisville-Sligo road, thence following the Davisville-Sligo road in a southwest direction to the Dent-Crawford County line.  Beginning at Steelville, thence east to the Washington-Crawford County line, connecting with the east and west road in Washington County.

  (29)  Dade County — Beginning at the Barton-Dade County line near Golden City, thence east and north to Greenfield, thence east through Polk township, thence south to Everton, thence south and east to the Greene-Dade County line.  Beginning at Greenfield, thence north to the Cedar County line.  Beginning at Greenfield, thence south via South Greenfield and Pennsboro to Lawrence-Dade County line.

  (30)  Dallas County — Beginning near the northwest corner of Dallas County on the Hickory-Dallas County line, thence via Urbana and Louisburg in a southeasterly direction to Buffalo, thence south via Olive to Goss school house, thence west and south to Greene-Dallas County line.  Beginning at Buffalo, thence in a northeasterly direction to the Dallas-Camden County line.  Beginning at Buffalo, thence west to the Dallas-Polk County line.

  (31)  Daviess County — Beginning at the DeKalb-Daviess County line, near the southwest corner of Daviess County, thence in a northeasterly direction through Winston, Altamont, Gallatin and Jamesport, to the Grundy-Daviess County line.  Beginning at Gallatin, thence south to the Daviess-Caldwell County line.  Beginning at the Daviess-Harrison County line, north to Pattonsburg, thence in a southerly direction through Pattonsburg to Altamont.  Beginning at the DeKalb-Daviess County line, near Weatherby, thence south and east to a point on the state road near Winston.

  (32)  DeKalb County — Beginning at the Buchanan-DeKalb County line, thence in an easterly direction to the Clinton-DeKalb County line.  Beginning at the Buchanan-DeKalb County line, thence in a northeasterly direction through Clarksdale, Maysville and Weatherby to the Daviess-DeKalb County line.  Beginning at the Gentry-DeKalb County line, near King City, thence south to Clarksdale.  Beginning at the DeKalb-Gentry County line, near King City, on the north and south state road in DeKalb County, thence south and west through Union Star to the Andrew County line.  Beginning at the DeKalb-Daviess County line, near the southwest corner of Daviess County, thence south and west to the DeKalb County line at Cameron.

  (33)  Dent County — Beginning at the Texas-Dent County line, northeast of Licking, thence in a northeasterly direction, through Ranger and Salem to Sligo, thence east to Crawford-Dent County line connecting with the Sligo-Davisville County road west of Cherryville.  Beginning at Salem, thence in an easterly direction by way of Stone Hill and Hawes Mill to the Iron-Dent County line southwest of Bixby.  Beginning at Salem, thence in a southeasterly direction to the Shannon-Dent County line, connecting with the north and south state road in Shannon County.

  (34)  Douglas County — Beginning at the Wright-Douglas County line, south of Mansfield, thence in a southwesterly direction to Ava, thence in a southeasterly direction to the Douglas-Ozark County line.  Beginning at Ava, thence in a northwesterly direction to the Christian-Douglas County line via Tigris.  From Ava southeast to Howell-Douglas County line, just west of Siloam Springs.

  (35)  Dunklin County — Beginning at the Dunklin-Stoddard County line at the northeast corner of Dunklin County, thence southwest through Malden, Clarkton, Kennett, Caruth, Senath and Cardwell to the Missouri-Arkansas state line at Hopkins River bridge.  Beginning at the Dunklin-Butler County line, thence south and east through Campbell and Holcomb to the road described above.  Beginning at the Missouri-Arkansas state line west of Kennett, thence easterly through Kennett to the Dunklin-Pemiscot County line.

  (36)  Franklin County — Beginning at the Gasconade-Franklin County line near Rosebud, thence north and east through Gerald, Leslie, Union and Villa Ridge to the Franklin-St. Louis County line.  Beginning at Washington, thence south and east to Villa Ridge.  A distance of ten miles, connecting with the above described road.  Beginning at Union, thence south and east to St. Clair, thence south and west through Stanton and Sullivan to the Franklin-Crawford County line.  Beginning at St. Clair, thence south and east through Lonedell to the Franklin-Jefferson County line near Grubville.

  (37)  Gasconade County — Beginning at the Gasconade-Osage County line near Mt. Sterling, thence easterly through Mt. Sterling to Drake, thence south and east to Rosebud, thence northeast to the Gasconade-Franklin County line.  Beginning at Hermann, thence in a southerly direction to Drake.  Beginning at Rosebud, thence south and west through Owensville and Bland to the Gasconade-Osage County line near Belle.

  (38)  Gentry County — Beginning at King City, thence north to Stanberry, thence east through Albany to the Harrison-Gentry County line, near New Hampton.  Beginning at the Worth-Gentry County line, thence south to the east and west road west of Albany, 11.2 miles.  Beginning at the Nodaway-Gentry County line, thence east one-half mile, thence south to the Wabash railroad, thence parallel the Wabash railroad south of east to Stanberry, 4.3 miles.  Beginning at the Andrew-Gentry County line, thence east to King City.  Beginning at Albany, thence south to Evona.

  (39)  Greene County — Beginning at the Christian-Greene County line near Billings, thence in a northeasterly direction and east direction to Springfield, thence in a northeasterly direction to the Webster-Greene County line.  Another prong beginning at the Lawrence-Greene County line, thence in an easterly direction connecting with the above road west of Springfield.  Beginning at Springfield, thence southeast through Galloway to the Christian-Greene County line.  Another prong beginning on the above road just south of Galloway, thence east to the Webster-Greene County line near Rogersville.  Beginning at the Dade-Greene County line, thence in a southeasterly direction connecting with the state road, west of Springfield.  Beginning at the Polk-Greene County line, thence south to Springfield.  Beginning at the Dallas-Greene County line, thence southwest to Springfield.  Beginning at the Lawrence-Greene County line, thence east connecting with the state road west of Republic.

  (40)  Grundy County — Beginning at the Grundy-Daviess County line, thence in a northeasterly direction through Edinburg, Trenton and Galt to the Grundy-Sullivan County line.  Beginning at the Mercer-Grundy County line, thence south through Spickard, Tindall and Trenton to the Livingston County line.

  (41)  Harrison County — Beginning at the Iowa-Missouri state line, thence south to Bethany, one prong running west to the Gentry-Harrison County line by way of New Hampton and the other running south to Harrison-Daviess County line.  Beginning at Bethany, thence in a northeasterly direction to the Mercer-Harrison County line.  Beginning south of Bethany, at the end of the south prong of the above road, and continuing southwestwardly to the Daviess-Harrison County line.

  (42)  Henry County — Beginning at the Johnson-Henry County line near Post Oak, thence south through Shawnee Mound, Clinton and Deepwater to the St.  Clair-Henry County line.  Beginning at Clinton, thence northeast to Windsor via Lewis and Calhoun.  Beginning at Windsor, thence west and north to the Johnson-Henry County line.  Beginning at the St. Clair-Henry County line near the northwest corner of St. Clair County, thence north to Montrose and east to Deepwater, on the north and south road in Henry County.

  (43)  Hickory County — Beginning at the Benton-Hickory County line, thence southeast and south through Cross Timbers and Preston to the Dallas-Hickory County line at the northwest corner of Dallas County.  Beginning at Preston, thence west through Hermitage, Wheatland and Weaubleau to the St.  Clair-Hickory County line east of Collins.  Beginning on east and west road between Weaubleau and Wheatland, thence north to Benton-Hickory County line via Quincy.

  (44)  Holt County — Beginning at the Atchison-Holt County line, near Milton, thence south to a point east of Craig, where the road forks, one fork going to Craig and the other continuing in a southeasterly direction to Mound City.  (One prong through Mound City southwest of Bigelow.)  From Mound City east about five miles to the Gibson Corner, thence south to Oregon.  (One prong extending from the north and south road from the Gibson Corner to Oregon, east to New Point.)  (One prong from Oregon west to Forest City.) From Oregon east and south to the Andrew-Holt County line at the state ferry.  Beginning at the northeast corner of Holt County, on the Nodaway-Holt County line, thence south through Maitland to a point directly east of Mound City, thence west to a point connecting with the Mound City-Oregon state road.

  (45)  Howard County — Beginning on the Missouri River at Glasgow, thence east and southeast through Fayette to the Howard-Boone County line at Rocheport.  Beginning at the Randolph-Howard County line at Roanoke, thence south through Armstrong to the above mentioned road northwest of Fayette.  Beginning at Fayette, thence south to the Missouri River at Boonville via New Franklin.

  (46)  Howell County — Beginning at the Texas-Howell County line, thence southeast through Willow Springs and West Plains to the Howell-Oregon County line near Koshkonong.  Another prong beginning at Willow Springs, thence east through Mountain View to the Shannon-Howell County line.  Beginning at the Ozark-Howell County line, thence in an east and northeasterly direction to West Plains.  From Mountain View north to Texas-Howell County line.

  (47)  Iron County — Beginning at the Iron-Washington County line near Caledonia, thence south to Belleview, thence south and east to Ironton, thence south and west to Glover, thence in a southerly direction through Sabula, Annapolis and Des Arc, to the Iron-Wayne County line.  Beginning at the Iron-Reynolds County line near Lesterville, thence north and east to Glover.  Beginning at Ironton, thence south and east to the Iron-Madison County line.  Beginning at the Iron-Dent County line near Bixby, thence north and east through Bixby and Brule, a distance approximately twenty-five miles to a point on the road first described above, approximately one and one-half miles north of Belleview.

  (48)  Jackson County — Beginning at the Cass-Jackson County line north of Belton, thence north to Kansas City.  Beginning at Kansas City, thence in a southeasterly direction to Lee's Summit, Lonejack, to the Johnson-Jackson County line east of Lonejack.  One prong leaving the above state road near Lee's Summit, thence in a southerly direction towards Harrisonville to the Cass-Jackson County line.  Another prong from the same road in a southeasterly direction towards Pleasant Hill to the Jackson-Cass County line.  Beginning at the east city limits of Kansas City, Missouri, near Leeds, Missouri, and thence via the road known as the Sni-A-Bar road to Grain Valley, Missouri, and thence in a southeasterly direction via Oak Grove to the Lafayette-Jackson County line.  Beginning at Kansas City, thence east by way of Independence and Levasy to the Lafayette-Jackson County line.

  (49)  Jasper County — Beginning at the Newton-Jasper County line near Joplin, thence north through Joplin and northeast and east through Webb City to Carthage, thence north to the Barton-Jasper County line.  Beginning at Carthage, thence in a northeasterly direction to the Lawrence-Jasper County line.  Beginning at the Lawrence-Jasper County line near the southeast corner of Jasper County, thence west parallel with the Jasper-Newton County line approximately sixteen miles thence north to Carthage.  Beginning at Joplin, thence in a northwesterly direction through Carl Junction to the Missouri-Kansas state line.

  (50)  Jefferson County — Beginning at the Jefferson-St. Louis County line, thence south through Maxville, Kimmswick, Barnhart, Pevely and Herculaneum to Festus, thence south and east to the Jefferson-Ste. Genevieve County line.  Beginning at Festus, thence south and west through Hematite, Victoria and DeSoto to the Jefferson-Washington County line.  Beginning at DeSoto, thence in a southerly direction to the Jefferson-St. Francois County line.  Beginning at the Jefferson-Franklin County line near Grubville, thence in a northeasterly direction through Oermann, Dittmer, Cedar Hill, House Springs and High Ridge to the St. Louis County line, connecting with the Gravois road in St. Louis County.

  (51)  Johnson County — Beginning at the Cass-Johnson County line, thence east through Kingsville, Holden, Centerview, Warrensburg, and Knob Noster to the Pettis-Johnson County line.  Beginning at Warrensburg, thence south to a point one-half mile north of Leeton where the road forks, one fork going south and west via Post Oak to the Johnson-Henry County line on the Clinton road, and the other south and east via Leeton to the Johnson-Henry County line on the Windsor road.  Beginning at the Johnson-Jackson County line near the southeast corner of Jackson County east of Lonejack, thence south and east to a point west of Warrensburg, intersecting with the road first described above.

  (52)  Knox County — Beginning at the Knox-Adair County line, near Hurdland, thence easterly through Hurdland, Edina and Knox City, to the Knox-Lewis County line.  Beginning at the Scotland-Knox County line, thence south through Barring, Edina and Plevna, to the Knox-Shelby County line.

  (53)  Laclede County — Beginning at the Laclede-Webster County line, thence northeast through Lebanon to the Pulaski-Laclede County line.  Beginning at Lebanon, thence north via Dove to the Camden-Laclede County line near Decaturville.  From Lebanon southeast to Wright-Laclede County line.

  (54)  Lafayette County — Beginning at the Lafayette-Jackson County line just east of Levasy, thence east by Wellington, Lexington, Dover, Waverly to the Saline-Lafayette County line.  Beginning at the Jackson-Lafayette County line, thence in an easterly direction through Odessa and Higginsville to the Saline-Lafayette County line.  Beginning at Lexington, thence in a southeasterly direction to Higginsville.

  (55)  Lawrence County — Beginning at the Barry-Lawrence County line, thence in a northeasterly direction through Verona, Aurora, Marionville, and McKinley to the Christian-Lawrence County line.  Beginning at the Lawrence-Jasper County line near the southeast corner of Jasper County, thence east to Mount Vernon to the Greene-Lawrence County line near the southwest corner of Greene County.  Beginning at the Lawrence-Jasper County line northeast of Carthage, thence east to the Greene-Lawrence County line.

  (56)  Lewis County — Beginning at the Lewis-Knox County line near LaBelle, thence easterly through LaBelle, Lewistown and Monticello to Canton.  Beginning again at the Lewis-Clark County line near Gregory Landing, thence south through Canton and LaGrange to the Lewis-Marion County line near Taylor.

  (57)  Lincoln County — Beginning at the Lincoln-Pike County line near Eolia, thence in a southerly direction to Troy, thence south and east through Moscow Mills to the Lincoln-St. Charles County line.  Beginning at the Lincoln-Warren County line south of Hawk Point, thence north to Hawk Point, thence north and east through Troy to Winfield, thence south to the Lincoln-St. Charles County line.

  (58)  Linn County — Beginning at the Linn-Livingston County line, west of Meadville, thence east through Meadville, Laclede, Brookfield and Bucklin, to the Linn-Macon County line.  Beginning at the Linn-Sullivan County line, thence southwest to Linneus, thence south and east through Brookfield and Marceline to the Linn-Chariton County line.

  (59)  Livingston County — Beginning at the Livingston-Caldwell County line, thence north and east through Mooresville, Utica, Chillicothe and Wheeling to the Livingston-Linn County line, west of Meadville.  Beginning at the Livingston-Grundy County line, thence in a southeasterly direction through Farmersville, Chillicothe and Avalon to the Livingston-Carroll County line.

  (60)  McDonald County — Beginning at the Newton-McDonald County line, thence south through Anderson and Noel to the Arkansas-Missouri state line.  Beginning at Noel, thence southwest to the Arkansas-Missouri state line, near the southwest corner of McDonald County.  Another prong beginning on the state road south of Anderson at Lanagan, thence east to Pineville and southeasterly to the Arkansas-Missouri state line.  From Anderson northeast to Rocky Comfort.

  (61)  Macon County — Beginning at the Macon-Linn County line east of Bucklin, thence easterly through New Cambria, Callao, Bevier and Macon to the Macon-Shelby County line, near Anabel.  Beginning at the Macon-Adair County line north of LaPlata, thence south through LaPlata, Atlanta, Macon and Excello to the Macon-Randolph County line.

  (62)  Madison County — Beginning at the Madison-St. Francois County line near Mine LaMotte, thence south and east to Fredericktown, thence to the Madison-Wayne County line near Coldwater.  Beginning at the Madison-Iron County line east of Arcadia, thence in an easterly direction through Fredericktown to the Madison-Bollinger County line near Patton.

  (63)  Maries County — Beginning at the Maries-Osage County line near Freeburg, thence south and east through Vienna to the Maries-Pulaski County line near Dixon.  Beginning at the Maries-Osage-Gasconade County line east of Belle, thence south and west through Belle and Hawkins Store to Vienna.  Beginning again at Hawkins Store, thence south and east to the Maries-Phelps County line near St. James.

  (64)  Marion County — Beginning at the Marion-Shelby County line near Hunnewell, thence east and north through Ely to Hannibal.  Beginning at the Marion-Lewis County line north of Taylor, thence south through Taylor to Palmyra, thence south and east to Hannibal, thence south and west to the Marion-Ralls County line, near Oakwood.  Beginning at Palmyra, thence westwardly to Philadelphia to the Marion-Shelby County line.

  (65)  Mercer County — Beginning at the Mercer-Harrison County line, thence north and east through Princeton and Ravanna, to the Mercer-Putnam County line.  Beginning at the Missouri-Iowa state line in Mercer County, at Lineville, thence south and west through the towns of Mercer and Princeton to the Mercer-Grundy County line.

  (66)  Miller County — Beginning at the Cole-Miller County line east of Eldon, thence west to Eldon and southwest to Camden-Miller County line by the way of Bagnell.  Beginning at the Morgan-Miller County line northwest of Eldon, thence in a southeasterly direction via Eldon, Tuscumbia, Iberia via Petrican ford of Big Tavern Creek to the Pulaski-Miller County line north of Crocker.  Beginning at Tuscumbia, thence northwest to Cole-Miller County line near Eugene.

  (67)  Mississippi County — Beginning at the Mississippi-Scott County line near Buckeye, thence north and east through Charleston to Birds Point.  Beginning at the Mississippi-Scott County line near Diehlstadt, thence southeasterly approximately four miles to the road described above.  Beginning at Charleston, thence southerly to a point near Anniston where the road forks, one portion extending to Wolf Island and the other to the southwest to the Mississippi-New Madrid County line near East Prairie.

  (68)  Monroe County — Beginning at the Monroe-Randolph County line, thence northeasterly through Madison to Paris, thence southeasterly to the Monroe-Ralls County line, west of Perry.  Beginning at the Monroe-Marion County line at Monroe City, thence south and west through Monroe City and Stoutsville to Paris.  Beginning at Paris, thence south and east to the Monroe-Audrain County line.  Beginning at the Monroe-Shelby County line, south of Shelbina, thence south and east to Paris.

  (69)  Moniteau County — Beginning at Cooper-Moniteau County line near the Moniteau-Morgan County line, thence east through Tipton and California to the Cole-Moniteau County line.  Beginning at Tipton, thence south to the Morgan-Moniteau County line through Fortuna.  Beginning at California, thence north to the Cooper-Moniteau County line on the Prairie Home road.

  (70)  Montgomery County — Beginning at the Montgomery-Callaway County line west of Mineola, thence easterly to Mineola, thence northeasterly to Danville, thence south and east through High Hill and Jonesburg to the Montgomery-Warren County line.  Beginning at the Montgomery-Audrain County line, thence south and east through Wellsville, Montgomery, New Florence, Big Spring and McKittrick to the Missouri River.

  (71)  Morgan County — Beginning at the Moniteau-Morgan County line near Fortuna, thence south through Versailles and Gravois Mill to the Camden-Morgan County line.  Beginning at the Benton-Morgan County line, thence east to Versailles and southeast through Barnett to the Morgan-Miller County line near Eldon.

  (72)  New Madrid County — Beginning at the New Madrid-Scott County line south of Sikeston, thence in a southerly direction to New Madrid, thence southwest through Portageville to the New Madrid-Pemiscot County line.  Beginning at the New Madrid-Dunklin County line at Malden, thence in an easterly direction through Risco to a point in the above described road north of Marston.  Beginning at the New Madrid-Stoddard County line near Morehouse, thence in a northeasterly direction through Morehouse to the New Madrid-Scott County line.

  (73) Newton County — Beginning at the Jasper-Newton County line near Joplin, thence southeast to Neosho, thence southwest to the Newton-McDonald County line.  Beginning at the Oklahoma-Missouri state line at Seneca, thence east through Neosho, via Granby, to the Barry-Newton County line near the northwest corner of Barry County.

  (74)  Nodaway County — Beginning at the Missouri-Iowa state line near Hopkins, thence south through Pickering, Maryville and Barnard, to the Nodaway-Andrew County line.  Beginning at the Nodaway-Atchison County line, thence east and south through Burlington Junction to Maryville, connecting with the north and south state road.  Beginning again on the north and south road, south of Maryville, thence easterly through Ravenwood to the Nodaway-Gentry County line.

  (75)  Oregon County — Beginning at the Oregon-Howell County line north of Koshkonong, thence south and east through Koshkonong and Thayer to the Missouri-Arkansas state line.  Beginning at the Oregon-Shannon County line south of Birch Tree, thence south and east through Alton to the Oregon-Ripley County line.  From Alton southwest to Thayer.

  (76)  Osage County — Beginning at Huber's Ferry at the Osage-Cole County line, thence in an easterly direction to Loose Creek and Linn to the Osage-Gasconade County line near Mt. Sterling.  Beginning at Chamois, thence south and west to an intersection with the above road, approximately nine miles east of Linn.  Beginning at the Huber's Ferry and thence south and east through Westphalia and Freeburg to the Osage-Maries County line.

  (77)  Ozark County — Beginning at the Douglas-Ozark County line, thence southeast to Gainesville, thence easterly to the Howell-Ozark County line.  Beginning at Gainesville, southwesterly to the Arkansas-Missouri state line.  Beginning at or near the Douglas-Ozark County line on the state road from Ava to Gainesville, thence southwest via or in the vicinity of Foil to Thornfield, thence southwest to Longrun.

  (78)  Pemiscot County — Beginning at the Pemiscot-New Madrid County line near Portageville, thence south and west through Hayti, Canady, Steele and Holland to the Missouri-Arkansas state line.  Beginning at the Pemiscot-Dunklin County line east of Kennett, thence east to Hayti and thence southeast to Caruthersville.

  (79)  Pettis County — Beginning at the Johnson-Pettis County line, thence east through Sedalia and Smithton to the Morgan-Pettis County line.  Beginning at the Saline-Pettis County line, thence south through Sedalia to the Pettis-Benton County line near Ionia.  Beginning at the Pettis-Henry County line at Windsor, thence due east approximately nine and one-half miles to an intersection with the north and south road described above.

  (80)  Perry County — Beginning at the Perry-Ste. Genevieve County line south of St. Marys, thence south and east through Perryville and Longtown to the Perry-Cape Girardeau County line near Appleton.  Beginning on the Mississippi River near Claryville, thence south and west through Perryville via Silver Lake to the Perry-Bollinger County line near Alliance.

  (81)  Phelps County — Beginning at the Phelps-Pulaski County line, thence north and east through Newburg, Rolla and St. James to the Phelps-Crawford County line.  Beginning at the Phelps-Texas County line, thence north and east through Edgar Springs to Rolla.  Beginning at the Phelps-Maries County line, thence south and east to St. James.

  (82)  Pike County — Beginning at the Pike-Ralls County line near Frankford, thence south and east through Frankford, McCune and Bowling Green, to Eolia, thence south to the Pike-Lincoln County line.  From Louisiana to Bowling Green, thence west to Pike-Audrain County line east of Vandalia.

  (83)  Platte County — Beginning at the Platte-Buchanan County line, thence south through Dearborn, Platte City, thence southeastwardly through Parkville, to the Platte-Clay County line, at the southeast corner of Platte County.  Beginning at the Missouri River opposite Leavenworth, Kansas, thence east to Platte City, thence eastwardly to the Platte-Clay County line.  Beginning at the Platte-Clay County line west of Nashua, thence westwardly to a point connecting with the road first described above.

  (84)  Polk County — Beginning at the Cedar-Polk County line west of Fairplay, thence east through Fairplay to Bolivar, thence south to the Greene-Polk County line.  Beginning at the St. Clair-Polk County line, thence south to Fairplay, via Humansville and Dunnegan.  Beginning at Bolivar, thence east to the Dallas-Polk County line.

  (85)  Pulaski County — Beginning at the Pulaski-Laclede County line, thence north and east through Laquey and Waynesville to the Pulaski-Phelps County line.  Beginning at the Pulaski-Maries County line near Dixon, thence in a southerly direction through Dixon to Anderson's School, connecting with the above described road, approximately seven miles east of Waynesville.  Beginning at the Pulaski-Miller County line, thence south and west via Crocker to Waynesville.  Beginning at Waynesville, thence south via Bloodland to the Pulaski-Texas County line.

  (86)  Putnam County — Beginning at the Putnam-Mercer County line, near Ravanna, thence easterly through Unionville and Livonia to the Putnam-Schuyler County line.  Beginning at the Missouri-Iowa state line north of Unionville, thence south to Unionville, thence south and west to the Putnam-Sullivan County line.

  (87)  Ralls County — Beginning at the Ralls-Marion County line near Oakwood, thence south and west to New London, thence south and east to the Ralls-Pike County line, near Frankford.  Beginning at the Ralls-Monroe County line, thence east to Perry, thence north and east through Center to New London.  Beginning at Perry, thence in a southerly direction to the Audrain County line.

  (88)  Randolph County — Beginning at the Randolph-Chariton County line, thence east and south through Huntsville, Moberly and Clark to the Randolph-Audrain County line.  Beginning at the Randolph-Macon County line south of Excello, thence south through Cairo and Jacksonville to Moberly, thence north and east to the Randolph-Monroe County line.  Beginning at the Randolph-Boone County line near Clark, thence north a distance of approximately three miles and connecting with the road as described above.  Beginning at the Randolph-Howard County line, thence north and east to Huntsville.

  (89)  Ray County — Beginning at the road at the Clay County line, near Excelsior Springs, thence south and east through Richmond and Hardin, to the Ray-Carroll County line.  Beginning at the Ray-Caldwell County line south of Kingston, thence south and east to Richmond.  From Richmond southeast to Lexington.

  (90)  Reynolds County — Beginning at the Reynolds-Iron County line near Glover, thence westerly to Centerville, then south through Ellington to the Reynolds-Carter County line, approximately four miles west of Garwood.  Beginning at Garwood, thence easterly to the Reynolds-Wayne County line.  From Centerville northwest to Stone Hill.

  (91)  Ripley County — Beginning at the Ripley-Oregon County line, thence easterly through Doniphan to the Ripley-Butler County line near Fairdealing.  Beginning at a point on the road described above, approximately two miles east of Doniphan, thence northwardly to the Ripley-Carter County line near Grandin.  From Doniphan in a southwesterly direction to Arkansas state line, connecting with Arkansas state road.

  (92)  St.  Charles County — Beginning at the Warren-St. Charles County line east of Warrenton, thence in an easterly direction to St. Charles, thence in a northerly and easterly direction to the Mississippi River north of West Alton.  Beginning on the above described road near Wentzville, thence in a northerly direction via Wentzville to the Lincoln-St. Charles County line south of Moscow Mills.  Beginning at the Lincoln-St. Charles County line south of Winfield, thence in a southeasterly direction to St. Peters.

  (93)  St.  Clair County — Beginning at the Henry-St. Clair County line, thence southeast through Lowry City and Osceola and Collins to the Polk-St. Clair County line.  Also a prong from Collins east to the Hickory-St. Clair County line.  Beginning at the Cedar-St. Clair County line near El Dorado Springs, thence northeast and east via Tiffin to Osceola.  Beginning at the Bates-St.  Clair County line west of Appleton City, thence east and north to the Henry-St. Clair County line, south of Montrose.

  (94)  St.  Francois County — Beginning at the St. Francois-Jefferson County line near the M.R. & B.T. tunnel, thence south to Bonne Terre, thence in a southeasterly direction through Desloge, St. Francois, Flat River, Farmington and Libertyville to the St. Francois-Madison County line.  Beginning at the St.  Francois-Washington County line, approximately one mile west of Bismarck near the southern boundary of Washington County, thence north and east through Bismarck and Elvins to Flat River.  Beginning at Farmington, thence in an easterly direction to the St. Francois-Ste. Genevieve County line.

  (95)  Ste.  Genevieve County — Beginning at the Ste. Genevieve-Jefferson County line near Danby, thence south and east through Bloomsdale to Ste. Genevieve, thence in a southerly direction through St. Marys to the Ste. Genevieve-Perry County line.  Beginning at the Ste. Genevieve-St. Francois County line east of Farmington, thence east and north through Weingarten to Ste. Genevieve.

  (96)  St.  Louis County — Beginning at the city limits of St. Louis at Wellston, thence in a northwesterly direction over what is known as the St.  Charles Rock Road to the Missouri River bridge at the city of St. Charles.  Beginning at the city limits of St. Louis, thence in a westerly direction through Manchester and Ballwin, over what is known as the Manchester Road to the Franklin County line.  Beginning at the city limits of St. Louis, thence in a southwesterly direction over what is known as the Gravois Road to the St.  Louis-Jefferson County line.  Beginning at the city limits of St. Louis, thence in southwesterly direction over what is known as the Lemay Ferry Road to the St. Louis-Jefferson County line.

  (97)  Saline County — Beginning at the Pettis-Saline County line, thence north through Marshall, continuing north to the Missouri River and the Carroll-Saline County line.  Beginning at the Saline-Lafayette County line near Waverly, thence in an easterly and southerly direction through Malta Bend, Marshall to Arrow Rock on the Missouri River.  Beginning at the Lafayette-Saline County line east of Higginsville, thence in an easterly direction to Marshall, thence in a northeasterly direction via Slater and Gilliam to the Missouri River near Glasgow.

  (98)  Schuyler County — Beginning at the Schuyler-Putnam County line, thence north and east through Glenwood to Lancaster, thence south and east through Downing to the Schuyler-Scotland County line.  Beginning at the Missouri-Iowa state line north of Lancaster to Lancaster, thence southwest through Queen City and Green Top to the Schuyler-Adair County line.

  (99)  Scotland County — Beginning at the Schuyler-Scotland County line, thence south and east to Memphis, thence easterly through Arbela and Granger to the Scotland-Clark County line.  Beginning at the Missouri-Iowa state line, thence south through Memphis to the Scotland-Knox County line.

  (100)  Scott County — Beginning at the Scott-Cape Girardeau County line south of Cape Girardeau, thence south and west through Kelso, Benton, Morley and Sikeston to the Scott-New Madrid County line.  Beginning at Benton, thence south and east to the Scott-Mississippi County line, near Diehlstadt.  Beginning at the Scott-New Madrid County line, thence northeasterly through Sikeston to the Scott-Mississippi County line.

  (101)  Shannon County — Beginning at the Shannon-Howell County line near Mountain View, thence eastwardly through Birch Tree to the Shannon-Carter County line.  Beginning at Eminence, thence south through Winona to the road described above.  Beginning at Birch Tree, thence southwardly to the Shannon-Oregon County line.  From Eminence north to Shannon-Dent County line, crossing at a point between Rector and Sinking post offices.

  (102)  Shelby County — Beginning at the Shelby-Macon County line, thence south and east through Clarence, Lentner and Shelbina and Lakenan to the Shelby-Marion County line near Hunnewell.  Beginning at the Shelby-Knox County line, thence south and east through Bethel to Shelbyville, thence south to Shelbina.  Beginning at Shelbina, thence south and east to the Monroe County line.

  (103)  Stoddard County — Beginning at the Stoddard-Butler County line near Fisk, thence easterly through Dudley and Dexter to the Stoddard-New Madrid County line near Morehouse.  Beginning at the Stoddard-Cape Girardeau County line near the western boundary to Cape Girardeau County, thence in a southerly direction through Advance, Bloomfield, Dexter and Bernie to the Stoddard-Dunklin County line.  Beginning at the Bollinger-Stoddard County line near Puxico, thence southwardly to a point below Puxico.  Beginning at the Bollinger-Stoddard County line, thence southeast to Advance.

  (104)  Stone County — Beginning at the Lawrence-Stone County line at the northwest corner of Stone County, thence southeast through Crane, Galena to Reed Springs, thence south to the Arkansas-Missouri state line at Blue Eye.  Beginning on the above road just north of the Arkansas state line, thence in a northeasterly direction towards Hollister to the Taney-Stone County line.  Beginning at the Stone-Christian County line, thence in a southeasterly direction to the Stone-Taney County line.  From Galena east via Abesville to north and south state road from Ozark to Branson.  From Galena west to Stone-Barry County line.

  (105)  Sullivan County — Beginning at the Sullivan-Grundy County line near Galt, thence north and east through Humphrey, Reger and Milan, Green City and Greencastle to the Sullivan-Adair County line.  Beginning at the Sullivan-Putnam County line, thence south and west through Milan to the Sullivan-Linn County line at Browning.

  (106)  Taney County — Beginning at the Stone-Taney County line near the northwest corner of Taney County, thence southeast to Branson, thence south through Hollister to the Arkansas-Missouri state line.  Beginning at the Stone-Taney County line, thence northeast to a point two and one-half miles south of Hollister.  Beginning again at Branson, thence in an east and northerly direction to Forsyth, thence in a northwest and west direction to the Stone-Taney County line.  From Forsyth northeast via Dickens, Taneyville, Bradleyville and Brown Branch to Taney-Douglas County line.

  (107)  Texas County — Beginning at the Wright-Texas County line near Mountain Grove, thence east to Cabool, thence in a northeasterly direction to Houston, thence in an easterly and northerly direction through Licking to the Phelps-Texas County line north of Licking.  Beginning at Licking, thence in a northeasterly direction to the Dent-Texas County line southwest of Ranger.  Beginning on the state road east of Houston, thence in a southeasterly direction and southerly direction via Summerville to the Howell-Texas County line, near the southeast corner of Texas County.  Beginning at Houston, thence in a northwesterly direction via Plato to the Pulaski-Texas County line.  Beginning at Cabool, thence in a southeasterly direction to the Howell-Texas County line northwest of Willow Springs.

  (108)  Vernon County — Beginning at the Bates-Vernon County line south of Rich Hill, thence south through Arthur and Horton to Nevada and southeast through Milo and Sheldon to the Barton-Vernon County line.  Beginning at the Missouri-Kansas state line, thence east through Deerfield and Nevada to the Cedar-Vernon County line west of El Dorado Springs.

  (109)  Warren County — Beginning at the Warren-Montgomery County line near Jonesburg, thence south and east through Warrenton to the Warren-St. Charles County line.  Beginning at the Warren-Lincoln County line, south of Hawk Point, thence south to Warrenton.  Beginning at Warrenton, thence south and east through Marthasville and Dutzow to the Missouri River.

  (110)  Washington County — Beginning at the Washington-Jefferson County line, thence southwest to Potosi, thence south and east through Caledonia to the Washington-Iron County line.  Beginning at the Washington-Crawford County line, thence in an easterly direction to Potosi.  Beginning at Caledonia, thence in a southeasterly direction to the Washington-St. Francois County line, approximately one mile west of Bismarck.

  (111)  Wayne County — Beginning at the Wayne-Reynolds County line near the southern boundary of Reynolds County, thence east to Leeper, thence in a northerly direction to Piedmont, thence north and east through Sylvia to the Wayne-Bollinger County line.  Beginning at the Wayne-Iron County line near Des Arc, thence south to Piedmont.  Beginning at the Wayne-Madison County line near Coldwater, thence south through Coldwater, Sylvia and Greenville to the Wayne-Butler County line.

  (112)  Webster County — Beginning at the Greene-Webster County line, thence northeast to Northview, thence to Marshfield, thence northeast and north via Niangua to the Laclede-Webster County line.  Beginning at the Greene-Webster County line near Rogersville, thence east through Rogersville, Fordland, Diggins and Seymour to the Wright-Webster County line.

  (113)  Worth County — Beginning at the Worth-Nodaway County line, east through Grant City and Allendale to the Worth-Harrison County line.  Beginning at the Missouri-Iowa state line, connecting with the Iowa state primary road, thence south, approximately one-half mile east of Irena, thence south through Grant City and Worth, to the Worth-Gentry County line.

  (114)  Wright County — Beginning at the Webster-Wright County line, thence east through Mansfield and Mountain Grove to the Texas-Wright County line.  Beginning at Hartville, thence southwest through Mansfield to the Wright-Douglas County line.  From Hartville northeast, via Grove Spring to Laclede-Wright County line.

  (115)  Southern highway connection — Beginning at the Pettis-Morgan County line east of Smithton, thence in an easterly direction connecting with the east and west road in Moniteau County north of Tipton; provided, that the highways and transportation commission is authorized and empowered to designate the routes and types of the higher type roads of approximately one thousand five hundred miles connecting the principal population centers of the state, and to make such changes in the routes of said roads as it may deem necessary in the interest of economy and directness of routes, and is authorized to commence the construction of said higher type roads at such place or places on such routes as it may deem advisable; provided further, that no changes in designation shall increase the total mileage of the state highway system.