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Road Trip #863 - US Highway 11 North - Mississippi Mile 85 - 93.5 - Ellisville/Walters
In video #8 in our US-11 series, we pass through the city of Ellisville, and then through the unincorporated Jones County community of Walters. We finish as we enter the city limits of Laurel.
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1 Unalaska - Tides
2 BalloonPlanet - High Hopes - Instrumental Version
3 Dan Zeitune - Fisheye - Instrumental Version
We are jasonh300 and sippigrrrl!
U.S. Route 11 (US 11) is a key north-south highway stretching 1,645 miles from New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Canadian border at Rouses Point, New York. Established in 1926, the route retains much of its original path, passing through ten states and offering a scenic alternative to the faster interstates. It runs southwest to northeast, often paralleling I-81.
Louisiana: US 11 begins in the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge in New Orleans, crossing Lake Pontchartrain on the Maestri Bridge, built in 1928. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the bridge was the only eastern route into New Orleans. US 11 then parallels I-10 and I-59 before entering Mississippi.
Mississippi: In Mississippi, US 11 runs alongside I-59 through towns like Picayune, Poplarville, Hattiesburg, and Laurel. It serves as a vital regional route, providing access to local businesses, scenic areas, and historical sites. In Hattiesburg, US 11 passes the University of Southern Mississippi, and in Laurel, it moves through a historic downtown before crossing into Alabama at Meridian.
Alabama: US 11 parallels I-59 through Alabama, passing through Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Gadsden, and Fort Payne. In Tuscaloosa, the highway runs near the University of Alabama and in Birmingham, it passes through historic neighborhoods, offering a glimpse of the state's industrial past. The route crosses into Georgia after Fort Payne.
Georgia: The highway briefly enters Georgia, skirting the northwest corner near Lookout Mountain, with views of the Appalachian foothills before continuing into Tennessee.
Tennessee: In Tennessee, US 11 travels through Chattanooga, following I-75 to Knoxville, where it splits into US 11E and US 11W. US 11E runs northeast through Greeneville, Johnson City, and Bristol, while US 11W passes through Kingsport, meeting US 11E near the Virginia state line.
Virginia: In Virginia, US 11 runs through the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley, connecting towns like Abingdon, Wytheville, Roanoke, and Harrisonburg. The highway follows the Great Wagon Road, an important colonial route, and runs parallel to I-81 through scenic landscapes, historic towns, and Civil War sites.
West Virginia: Entering West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, US 11 travels through Ridgeway, Bunker Hill, Inwood, and Martinsburg. It runs parallel to I-81 and serves as a main road for these communities, offering a quieter alternative to the interstate.
Maryland: US 11 covers a short 12.83-mile stretch in Maryland, connecting Williamsport, Hagerstown, and Maugansville. It runs parallel to I-81, serving local communities and providing access to historical sites like the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Williamsport.
Pennsylvania: In Pennsylvania, US 11 enters near Greencastle, following I-81 through Chambersburg and Shippensburg. North of Carlisle, the highway passes the "Miracle Mile," known for its traveler services. In Harrisburg, US 11 merges with US 15 and parallels the Susquehanna River, continuing through Danville, Bloomsburg, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton before reaching New York.
New York: In New York, US 11 follows the Susquehanna River’s eastern edge from the Pennsylvania border to Binghamton, then continues through Cortland, Syracuse, Watertown, and Canton. The highway skirts the edge of the Adirondack Park, moving through rural landscapes before ending at the Canadian border in Rouses Point.
US 11 offers a unique travel experience, showcasing the history, culture, and natural beauty of the eastern United States. Unlike interstates, US 11 takes travelers directly through small towns and communities, preserving its original character while providing a scenic, slower-paced alternative to faster highways.
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[@sergioamayajr.5868]

Very relaxing music and scenery. Thanks again for the tour of Mississippi's country side.

[@robytherobotwhiteversion]

Nice work!

[@donavanjohnson409]

Looks like a nice ride through Ellisville and Walters

[@eddie8279]

Thank you for sharing this part of Mississippi. I probably put a million miles on bicycles on burnt bridge road,Indian springs road and many others in that area growing up. I remember riding by the drive in you refered to many times. I went to school at Pendorff 1-6 grades. the school was where the BBQ resturant is now. Great memories came back from my childhood😁

[@user-vk9cx9jq2e]

Me and my older brother Michael Abbey use to ride our bikes up and down burnt bridge road growing up when we were living in the plaza motel with our mom and stepdad this if I recall correctly was a good 20 years ago

[@PelicanGuy]

Ellisville, also home to Jones County Junior College. I fondly remember their commercials on WDAM-TV, where it would end with someone saying "JCJC!".

[@waltersaul1807]

There are some magnificent trees especially in the Ellisville/Walters area. A very attractive brick campus on the west side of US 11 just as you enter Ellisville from the south - what is it?

[@504RoadTrips]

I believe that's the Ellisville State School. Not sure if it's still in use. It appears to be well-maintained.

[@CDRiley]

I just finished watching latest episode of “ Home Town “ It’s home remodeling reality show. The show based on Laurel, but this week episode was in Ellisville. 😂

[@robytherobotwhiteversion]

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