Pennsylvania Route 861
Encyclopedia
Pennsylvania Route 861 is a 11.67 miles (18.8 km) long state highway
located in Clarion
county in Pennsylvania
. The western terminus is at PA 68
in Rimersburg
. The eastern terminus is at PA 66
in New Bethlehem
.
in Rimersburg
, heading southeast on a two-lane undivided road. The route heads into Toby Township
and runs through forests, soon crossing into Madison Township
. The road curves south, passing through Diamond before making a turn to the east and continuing into agricultural areas. PA 861 enters Porter Township
and continues east through a mix of farmland and woodland with occasional homes. The route heads to the southeast through more rural areas before curving east and heading into New Bethlehem
. At this point, the PA 861 becomes Penn Street and passes homes, ending at an intersection with PA 66
.
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 Clarion
Clarion County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 41,765 people, 16,052 households, and 10,738 families residing in the county. The population density was 69 people per square mile . There were 19,426 housing units at an average density of 32 per square mile...
county 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 western terminus is at PA 68
Pennsylvania Route 68
Pennsylvania Route 68 is a long east–west state highway located in western Pennsylvania in the United States. The western terminus of the route is at the Ohio state line west of Glasgow, where PA 68 continues into Ohio as State Route 39. The eastern terminus is at U.S...
in Rimersburg
Rimersburg, Pennsylvania
Rimersburg is a borough in Clarion County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The population was 1,051 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rimersburg is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all of it land....
. The eastern terminus is at PA 66
Pennsylvania Route 66
Pennsylvania Route 66 is a long state highway in Western Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at U.S. Route 6 in Kane. Its southern terminus is at US 119 near New Stanton. West of Greensburg, PA 66 becomes the tolled Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass, a part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike System. The...
in New Bethlehem
New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
New Bethlehem is a borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,057 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New Bethlehem is located at ....
.
Route description
PA 861 begins at an intersection with PA 68Pennsylvania Route 68
Pennsylvania Route 68 is a long east–west state highway located in western Pennsylvania in the United States. The western terminus of the route is at the Ohio state line west of Glasgow, where PA 68 continues into Ohio as State Route 39. The eastern terminus is at U.S...
in Rimersburg
Rimersburg, Pennsylvania
Rimersburg is a borough in Clarion County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The population was 1,051 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rimersburg is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all of it land....
, heading southeast on a two-lane undivided road. The route heads into Toby Township
Toby Township, Pennsylvania
Toby Township is a township in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,166 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.1 square miles , of which, 28.9 square miles of it is land and...
and runs through forests, soon crossing into Madison Township
Madison Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania
Madison Township is a township in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,442 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.9 square miles , of which, 27.1 square miles of it is land and...
. The road curves south, passing through Diamond before making a turn to the east and continuing into agricultural areas. PA 861 enters Porter Township
Porter Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania
Porter Township is a township in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,466 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 44.5 square miles , of which, 44.5 square miles of it is land and...
and continues east through a mix of farmland and woodland with occasional homes. The route heads to the southeast through more rural areas before curving east and heading into New Bethlehem
New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
New Bethlehem is a borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,057 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New Bethlehem is located at ....
. At this point, the PA 861 becomes Penn Street and passes homes, ending at an intersection with PA 66
Pennsylvania Route 66
Pennsylvania Route 66 is a long state highway in Western Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at U.S. Route 6 in Kane. Its southern terminus is at US 119 near New Stanton. West of Greensburg, PA 66 becomes the tolled Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass, a part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike System. The...
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