History
Between 1917 and 1920 SR 5 had a route that went from Vincennes to Mitchell. Following the today's route of U.S. Route 150, U.S. Route 50, and State Road 60. Then between 1920 and 1926 SR 5 went from Vincennes to New Albany following the today's route of US 150.
Another SR 5 was sign between 1927 and sometime in the 1930s, this route went from Montpelier northwest to Akron.
Then the route was changed to the current route of SR 5 from Warren to SR 120. In 1985 SR 5 was route to Upland on the Old State Road 221. The north terminus was at the Michigan State Line at one point, passing through Scott.
Read more about this topic: Indiana State Road 5
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