Pennsylvania Route 221
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Pennsylvania Route 221 is an 30 miles (48.3 km) long state highway
located in Greene
and Washington
counties in Pennsylvania
. The southern terminus is at PA 188
near Jefferson
. The northern terminus is at PA 231
in Acheson.
PA 221 begins at an intersection with PA 188
in Morgan Township
, Greene County
, heading northwest on two-lane undivided Lippencott Road. The road heads through a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes, running to the northeast of Ruff Creek and passing through Lippincott. The route winds through more rural areas, crossing into Washington Township
and coming to an interchange with I-79
. A short distance later, PA 221 comes to an intersection with US 19
in Ruff Creek. At this point, the road becomes Dunn Station Road and runs northwest through more areas of farms and woods with a few residences, turning to the north-northwest. The route continues through more rural areas, passing through Hope before briefly crossing into Morris Township
.
in Washington County
and becomes Conger Road, heading into wooded areas with a few fields. The route turns north and passes through Dunns Station and Plumbsock, turning west onto Plumsock Road. The route winds northwest through areas of farms and woods with some homes, coming to an intersection with PA 18
. Here, PA 221 forms a concurrency
with PA 18, heading northwest on Prosperity Pike. The road passes through woodland before heading past a few farms and running through the residential community of Prosperity
. PA 221 splits from PA 18 by continuing northwest along South Bridge Road, heading through agricultural areas with some woods and homes. The road turns north through more rural areas, curving northwest into South Franklin Township
. The route curves back to the north and continues through more farmland and woodland with occasional residences. PA 221 enters Buffalo Township
and comes to an interchange with I-70
. Past this, the road runs northwest through wooded areas with some homes, reaching an intersection with US 40
. The route becomes Green Valley Road and heads through farm fields with some woodland and residences. PA 221 turns north-northwest and heads into Blaine Township
, heading into residential areas as Constitution Boulevard and curving west into Taylorstown
. Here, the route turns north onto Buffalo Creek Road and winds northwest through woods with some farms and homes. PA 221 continues northwest to its northern terminus at PA 231
.
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 Greene
Greene County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 40,672 people, 15,060 households, and 10,587 families residing in the county. The population density was 71 people per square mile . There were 16,678 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile...
and Washington
Washington County, Pennsylvania
-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...
counties in 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 188
Pennsylvania Route 188
Pennsylvania Route 188 is a long east-west state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at PA 21 in Morrisville...
near Jefferson
Jefferson, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Jefferson is a borough in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 337 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jefferson is located at ....
. The northern terminus is at PA 231
Pennsylvania Route 231
Pennsylvania Route 231 is an long state highway located in Washington county in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 18 near Old Concord. The northern terminus is at PA 50 in Avella.-Route description:...
in Acheson.
Greene County
Pennsylvania Route 188
Pennsylvania Route 188 is a long east-west state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at PA 21 in Morrisville...
in Morgan Township
Morgan Township, Pennsylvania
Morgan Township is a township in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,600 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.5 square miles , of which, 24.5 square miles of it is land and...
, Greene County
Greene County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 40,672 people, 15,060 households, and 10,587 families residing in the county. The population density was 71 people per square mile . There were 16,678 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile...
, heading northwest on two-lane undivided Lippencott Road. The road heads through a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes, running to the northeast of Ruff Creek and passing through Lippincott. The route winds through more rural areas, crossing into Washington Township
Washington Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Washington Township is a township in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,106 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.0 square miles , of which, 27.0 square miles of it is land and...
and coming to an interchange with I-79
Interstate 79
Interstate 79 is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States, designated from Interstate 77 in Charleston, West Virginia to Pennsylvania Route 5 and Pennsylvania Route 290 in Erie, Pennsylvania...
. A short distance later, PA 221 comes to an intersection with US 19
U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania closely parallels Interstate 79 for its entire length. US 19 enters Pennsylvania in Greene County near Mount Morris. Its northern terminus is in the city of Erie. Part is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.-Route description:In...
in Ruff Creek. At this point, the road becomes Dunn Station Road and runs northwest through more areas of farms and woods with a few residences, turning to the north-northwest. The route continues through more rural areas, passing through Hope before briefly crossing into Morris Township
Morris Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Morris Township is a township in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,040 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles , of which, 35.8 square miles of it is land and...
.
Washington County
PA 221 enters Morris TownshipMorris Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Morris Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,272 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 28.4 square miles , of which, 28.4 square miles of it is land and...
in Washington County
Washington County, Pennsylvania
-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...
and becomes Conger Road, heading into wooded areas with a few fields. The route turns north and passes through Dunns Station and Plumbsock, turning west onto Plumsock Road. The route winds northwest through areas of farms and woods with some homes, coming to an intersection with PA 18
Pennsylvania Route 18
Pennsylvania Route 18 is a major north–south highway in Western Pennsylvania whose southern terminus is at the West Virginia state line in Greene County, Pennsylvania near the village of Garrison, while the northern terminus is at PA Route 5 in Lake City, Pennsylvania...
. Here, PA 221 forms 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 18, heading northwest on Prosperity Pike. The road passes through woodland before heading past a few farms and running through the residential community of Prosperity
Prosperity, Pennsylvania
Prosperity, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated community in Morris Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States....
. PA 221 splits from PA 18 by continuing northwest along South Bridge Road, heading through agricultural areas with some woods and homes. The road turns north through more rural areas, curving northwest into South Franklin Township
South Franklin Township, Pennsylvania
South Franklin Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,796 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
. The route curves back to the north and continues through more farmland and woodland with occasional residences. PA 221 enters Buffalo Township
Buffalo Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Buffalo Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,100 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 0.05% is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
and comes to an interchange with I-70
Interstate 70 in Pennsylvania
In the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, Interstate 70 runs east–west across the southwest part of the state serving the southern half of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. About half of the route is concurrent with Interstate 76 along the Pennsylvania Turnpike...
. Past this, the road runs northwest through wooded areas with some homes, reaching an intersection with US 40
U.S. Route 40 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 40 enters Pennsylvania at West Alexander. It closely parallels I-70 from West Virginia until it reaches Washington where it follows Jefferson Avenue and Maiden Street. In Washington, US 40 passes to the south of Washington & Jefferson College. Following Maiden Street out of town, the...
. The route becomes Green Valley Road and heads through farm fields with some woodland and residences. PA 221 turns north-northwest and heads into Blaine Township
Blaine Township, Pennsylvania
Blaine Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 597 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land. It is named after former United States Secretary of State and...
, heading into residential areas as Constitution Boulevard and curving west into Taylorstown
Taylorstown, Pennsylvania
Taylorstown, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated community in Blaine Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. Although it is not tracked by the United States Census Bureau, Taylorstown has been assigned the ZIP codes 15323 and 15365....
. Here, the route turns north onto Buffalo Creek Road and winds northwest through woods with some farms and homes. PA 221 continues northwest to its northern terminus at PA 231
Pennsylvania Route 231
Pennsylvania Route 231 is an long state highway located in Washington county in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 18 near Old Concord. The northern terminus is at PA 50 in Avella.-Route description:...
.