Pennsylvania Route 210
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Pennsylvania Route 210 is an 30 miles (48.3 km) long state highway
located in Armstrong
and Indiana
counties in Western
Pennsylvania
. The southern terminus is at PA 56
/PA 156
in South Bend Township
. The northern terminus is at US 119
near Covode.
/PA 156
in South Bend Township
, Armstrong County
, heading northwest on a two-lane undivided road. The route crosses the Crooked Creek
and continues into a mix of farmland and woodland with occasional homes, curving to the north. The road crosses into Plumcreek Township
and passes through more rural areas, turning to the north-northeast. PA 210 comes to an intersection with US 422
southeast of Elderton
and continues through more agricultural areas with some woods and residences, running a short distance to the northwest of Plum Creek. Farther northeast, the road crosses the North Branch Plum Creek and heads into more forested areas with a few fields and development, running near the southeastern shore of Keystone Lake
. The route continues into Cowanshannock Township
before heading into Atwood
, turning east. PA 210 heads back into Cowanshannock Township and runs through more forests south of the lake. Past the lake, the road turns northeast through more farmland and woodland with some homes, passing through the residential community of Sagamore on Main Street before running through more rural areas.
in Indiana County
and becomes an unnamed road as it passes through more farms and woods, coming to an intersection with PA 85
. At this point, the route turns east for a concurrency
with PA 85, coming to a junction with PA 954
. Here, PA 954 turns east to join PA 85/PA 210. The three routes run through the residential community of Beyer before passing through more rural areas prior to entering Plumville
. Here, the road becomes Main Street and passes homes and businesses. PA 954 splits from PA 85/PA 210 by turning north Smicksburg Street and PA 85/PA 210 continue northeast through more of the town. The road turns to the southeast and heads back into South Mahoning Township, becoming unnamed again. PA 210 splits from PA 85 by heading northeast into a mix of farmland and woodland with occasional homes. The road runs through rural areas for several miles, passing through the northwestern portion of East Mahoning Township
before heading into North Mahoning Township
. The route turns north as it comes to Trade City and intersects the northern terminus of PA 954 and turns to the east. PA 210 winds northeast through more farmland with some woods and residences, curving north again. The route makes another turn to the east and passes through more farms and woods before ending at US 119
.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
located in Armstrong
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Armstrong County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 68,941. It is located northeast of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Armstrong County was added to the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area in 2003.The county seat is Kittanning...
and Indiana
Indiana County, Pennsylvania
-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 58,077 registered voters in Indiana County .* Democratic: 26,653 * Republican: 24,159 * Other Parties: 7,265 -County commissioners:*Rodney Ruddock, Chairman, Republican...
counties in Western
Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania consists of the western third of the state of Pennsylvania in the United States. Pittsburgh is the largest city in the region, with a metropolitan area population of about 2.4 million people, and serves as its economic and cultural center. Erie, Altoona, and Johnstown are its...
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The southern terminus is at PA 56
Pennsylvania Route 56
Pennsylvania Route 56 is a major long state highway located in central Pennsylvania. Its western terminus is at the eastern approach to the C.L. Schmitt Bridge in New Kensington. Its eastern terminus is U.S. Route 30 west of Bedford.- Route description :...
/PA 156
Pennsylvania Route 156
Pennsylvania Route 156 is a long state highway located in Westmoreland, Armstrong and Indiana counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 981 in Avonmore, PA...
in South Bend Township
South Bend Township, Pennsylvania
South Bend Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,259 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.8 square miles , of which, 22.7 square miles of it is land and...
. The northern terminus is at US 119
U.S. Route 119
U.S. Route 119, commonly abbreviated as US 119, is a spur of US 19. It is a north–south route that was an original United States highway of 1926. It is often referred to as Corridor G east of US 23 and KY 80 in Kentucky to Interstate 64 at Charleston, West Virginia.- Kentucky :US 119 is a two...
near Covode.
Armstrong County
PA 210 begins at an intersection with PA 56Pennsylvania Route 56
Pennsylvania Route 56 is a major long state highway located in central Pennsylvania. Its western terminus is at the eastern approach to the C.L. Schmitt Bridge in New Kensington. Its eastern terminus is U.S. Route 30 west of Bedford.- Route description :...
/PA 156
Pennsylvania Route 156
Pennsylvania Route 156 is a long state highway located in Westmoreland, Armstrong and Indiana counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 981 in Avonmore, PA...
in South Bend Township
South Bend Township, Pennsylvania
South Bend Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,259 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.8 square miles , of which, 22.7 square miles of it is land and...
, Armstrong County
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Armstrong County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 68,941. It is located northeast of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Armstrong County was added to the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area in 2003.The county seat is Kittanning...
, heading northwest on a two-lane undivided road. The route crosses the Crooked Creek
Crooked Creek (Allegheny River)
Crooked Creek is a tributary of the Allegheny River in both Armstrong and Indiana counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.-Course:Crooked Creek joins the Allegheny River in both Bethel and Manor townships.- Tributaries :...
and continues into a mix of farmland and woodland with occasional homes, curving to the north. The road crosses into Plumcreek Township
Plumcreek Township, Pennsylvania
Plumcreek Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,304 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 43.0 square miles , of which, 42.3 square miles of it is land and...
and passes through more rural areas, turning to the north-northeast. PA 210 comes to an intersection with US 422
U.S. Route 422
U.S. Route 422 is a long spur route of US 22 split into two segments in the U.S. states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The western spur begins in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, and ends at Ebensburg, Pennsylvania...
southeast of Elderton
Elderton, Pennsylvania
Elderton is a borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 358 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Elderton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all of it land....
and continues through more agricultural areas with some woods and residences, running a short distance to the northwest of Plum Creek. Farther northeast, the road crosses the North Branch Plum Creek and heads into more forested areas with a few fields and development, running near the southeastern shore of Keystone Lake
Keystone Lake (Armstrong County, Pennsylvania)
Keystone Lake is a reservoir in Armstrong County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The elevation of Keystone Lake is 1076 feet above sea level.-See also:* List of lakes in Pennsylvania...
. The route continues into Cowanshannock Township
Cowanshannock Township, Pennsylvania
Cowanshannock Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,006 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
before heading into Atwood
Atwood, Pennsylvania
Atwood is a borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 112 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Atwood is located at ....
, turning east. PA 210 heads back into Cowanshannock Township and runs through more forests south of the lake. Past the lake, the road turns northeast through more farmland and woodland with some homes, passing through the residential community of Sagamore on Main Street before running through more rural areas.
Indiana County
PA 210 enters South Mahoning TownshipSouth Mahoning Township, Pennsylvania
South Mahoning Township is a township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,852 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
in Indiana County
Indiana County, Pennsylvania
-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 58,077 registered voters in Indiana County .* Democratic: 26,653 * Republican: 24,159 * Other Parties: 7,265 -County commissioners:*Rodney Ruddock, Chairman, Republican...
and becomes an unnamed road as it passes through more farms and woods, coming to an intersection with PA 85
Pennsylvania Route 85
Pennsylvania Route 85 is a long east–west state highway located in western Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 28 and Pennsylvania Route 66 east of Kittanning. The eastern terminus is at U.S...
. At this point, the route turns east for a concurrency
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with PA 85, coming to a junction with PA 954
Pennsylvania Route 954
Pennsylvania Route 954 is a long state highway located in Indiana county in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 56 in Center Township. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 210 in North Mahoning Township...
. Here, PA 954 turns east to join PA 85/PA 210. The three routes run through the residential community of Beyer before passing through more rural areas prior to entering Plumville
Plumville, Pennsylvania
Plumville is a borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 342 at the 2000 census.The borough was originally named for the presence of wild plum trees.-Geography:Plumville is located at ....
. Here, the road becomes Main Street and passes homes and businesses. PA 954 splits from PA 85/PA 210 by turning north Smicksburg Street and PA 85/PA 210 continue northeast through more of the town. The road turns to the southeast and heads back into South Mahoning Township, becoming unnamed again. PA 210 splits from PA 85 by heading northeast into a mix of farmland and woodland with occasional homes. The road runs through rural areas for several miles, passing through the northwestern portion of East Mahoning Township
East Mahoning Township, Pennsylvania
East Mahoning Township is a township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,196.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land....
before heading into North Mahoning Township
North Mahoning Township, Pennsylvania
North Mahoning Township is a township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,383 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
. The route turns north as it comes to Trade City and intersects the northern terminus of PA 954 and turns to the east. PA 210 winds northeast through more farmland with some woods and residences, curving north again. The route makes another turn to the east and passes through more farms and woods before ending at US 119
U.S. Route 119 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 119 travels through Connellsville, Greensburg, and Punxsutawney, and bypasses Uniontown and Indiana. There are numerous other boroughs and villages along its route in the Keystone State. The southern entrance of US 119 is at the West Virginia state line one-half mile south of Point...
.