Indiana State Road 545 Explained

State:IN
Type:IN
Route:545
Map:Map of Indiana State Road 545.svg
Length Mi:24.975
Section1:Southern segment
Length Mi1:13.916
Direction A1:South
Terminus A1: in Troy
Direction B1:North
Terminus B1: in St. Meinrad
Section2:Northern segment
Length Mi2:11.059
Direction A2:South
Terminus A2: in Celestine
Direction B2:North
Terminus B2: in Columbia Township
Previous Type:IN
Previous Route:524
Next Type:IN
Next Route:550

State Road 545 is a discontinuous route consisting of a northern section and a southern section.

The southern section connects State Road 66 (SR 66) at the town of Troy to State Road 62 in Saint Meinrad. This section is very scenic, winding and narrow.

The northern section connects State Road 164 (SR 164) with State Road 56 (SR 56) in eastern Dubois County, passing the town of Dubois.

Route description

Southern section

From the southern terminus SR 545 heads north. Then SR 545 turns northeast towards Fulda. After Fulda, SR 545 heads northeast towards St. Meinrad.

Northern section

From the southern terminus of the northern section SR 545 heads northeast, then back northwest towards Dubois. From Dubois SR 545 heads due north towards SR 56. This section of the highway is named for Indiana State Representative Dennis Heeke, who lobbied for the extension of the route from the town of Dubois south to SR 164.

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