Pennsylvania Route 895
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Pennsylvania Route 895 is a 47.19 mi (75.94 km) state highway
in the U.S. state
of Pennsylvania
. It is designated as an east–west route, with termini at Route 443
in Pine Grove and Route 248
in Bowmanstown. The entire course is close to the north flank of Blue Mountain
.
. A little west of that point on 443, it is a termination point for Route 501
. From there, it starts heading east for 10 miles until it reaches Route 183
.
After that, the route starts heading northeast and follows the left bank of Bear Creek, passing through Auburn
along the way. The Schuylkill County Fairgrounds is on the right side approximately 1 1/2 miles east of 183. While exiting Auburn, 895 crosses the Schuylkill River
and continues to Route 61
in Deer Lake
. It turns right on 61 south to Molino, where it turns left northward following the Little Schuylkill River
to McKeansburg
, where it joins Route 443
.
443 and 895 depart in New Ringgold
, where 443 turns north and 895 continues east and crosses to the Lehigh watershed
in West Penn Township. It follows the Lizard Creek and intersects Route 309
in Snyders
. The boundary with Carbon County is just beyond Andreas
(locally pronounced "ANN-dreez.")
, interchanges with the 248 expressway at its eastern terminus in Bowmanstown
.
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...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of 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...
. It is designated as an east–west route, with termini at Route 443
Pennsylvania Route 443
Pennsylvania Route 443 is a long east–west state highway in the US state of Pennsylvania. Unlike other state highways, PA 443 terminates at not a traffic route at its west end, but at Front Street, formerly U.S. Route 22 and U.S. Route 322 and presently Quadrant Route 3009, in the...
in Pine Grove and Route 248
Pennsylvania Route 248
Pennsylvania Route 248 is a long state highway in eastern portions of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 209 in Weissport. The eastern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 611 in Easton....
in Bowmanstown. The entire course is close to the north flank of Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain (Pennsylvania)
Blue Mountain is a ridge that forms the eastern edge of the Appalachian mountain range in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It cuts across the eastern half of the state from New Jersey to Maryland, providing a distinct boundary between a number of Pennsylvania's geographical and cultural regions...
.
Schuylkill County
PA 895 begins at an intersection with Route 443 in Pine GrovePine Grove, Pennsylvania
Pine Grove, Pennsylvania may refer to more than one place:*Pine Grove, Cambria County, Pennsylvania*Pine Grove, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania*Pine Grove, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania*Pine Grove, Perry County, Pennsylvania...
. A little west of that point on 443, it is a termination point for Route 501
Pennsylvania Route 501
Pennsylvania Route 501 is a north–south state highway in south central Pennsylvania that runs for . Its southern terminus is at U.S. Route 222 and Pennsylvania Route 272 north of Lancaster, and its northern terminus is Pennsylvania Route 895 southeast of Pine Grove...
. From there, it starts heading east for 10 miles until it reaches Route 183
Pennsylvania Route 183
Pennsylvania Route 183 is a long route that runs north to south in southeastern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at U.S. Route 422 Business in Reading. Its northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 61 in Schuylkill Haven.-Berks County:...
.
After that, the route starts heading northeast and follows the left bank of Bear Creek, passing through Auburn
Auburn, Pennsylvania
There is also an Auburn Township in Pennsylvania.Auburn is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 839 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Auburn is located at ....
along the way. The Schuylkill County Fairgrounds is on the right side approximately 1 1/2 miles east of 183. While exiting Auburn, 895 crosses the Schuylkill River
Schuylkill River
The Schuylkill River is a river in Pennsylvania. It is a designated Pennsylvania Scenic River.The river is about long. Its watershed of about lies entirely within the state of Pennsylvania. The source of its eastern branch is in the Appalachian Mountains at Tuscarora Springs, near Tamaqua in...
and continues to Route 61
Pennsylvania Route 61
Pennsylvania Route 61 is an -long state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The route is signed on a north–south direction, from U.S. Route 222 Business in Reading to U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 15 in Shamokin Dam. PA 61 meets up with Pennsylvania Route 54 in Ashland and these...
in Deer Lake
Deer Lake, Pennsylvania
Deer Lake is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 528 at the 2000 census. The mayor of the borough is Michael Cooper.http://www.deerlakeborough.org-History:...
. It turns right on 61 south to Molino, where it turns left northward following the Little Schuylkill River
Little Schuylkill River
Little Schuylkill River is a tributary of the Schuylkill River in northeast Pennsylvania in the United States.It rises south of McAdoo Heights in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, on top of Broad Mountain. It flows south, then southwest passing through the communities of Tamaqua and New Ringgold....
to McKeansburg
McKeansburg, Pennsylvania
McKeansburg is a census-designated place in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 155 at the 2000 census.-Geography:McKeansburg is located at ....
, where it joins Route 443
Pennsylvania Route 443
Pennsylvania Route 443 is a long east–west state highway in the US state of Pennsylvania. Unlike other state highways, PA 443 terminates at not a traffic route at its west end, but at Front Street, formerly U.S. Route 22 and U.S. Route 322 and presently Quadrant Route 3009, in the...
.
443 and 895 depart in New Ringgold
New Ringgold, Pennsylvania
New Ringgold is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 291 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New Ringgold is located at ....
, where 443 turns north and 895 continues east and crosses to the Lehigh watershed
Lehigh River
The Lehigh River, a tributary of the Delaware River, is a river located in eastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. Part of the Lehigh, along with a number of its tributaries, is designated a Pennsylvania Scenic River by the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources...
in West Penn Township. It follows the Lizard Creek and intersects Route 309
Pennsylvania Route 309
Pennsylvania Route 309 is a major highway which runs for 134 miles through Pennsylvania in the United States. It connects Philadelphia and its northern suburbs to Allentown, Hazleton, and Wilkes-Barre. A limited-access highway portion of PA 309 in the Wilkes-Barre area is known as the North...
in Snyders
Snyders, Pennsylvania
Snyders, Pennsylvania is a village in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County located at the junction of Routes 309 and 895. The Lizard Creek flows eastward through the village to the Lehigh River. Snyders lies at the northern foot of Blue Mountain and is split between the Andreas zip code of 18211...
. The boundary with Carbon County is just beyond Andreas
Andreas, Pennsylvania
Andreas, Pennsylvania is a village in the SE corner of Schuylkill County. It is located in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County on Route 895. The Lizard Creek flows eastward through the village to the Lehigh River. Andreas lies at the northern foot of Blue Mountain and its zip code is 18211. The...
(locally pronounced "ANN-dreez.")
Carbon County
895 continues its eastward course through the Lizard Valley across East Penn Township. It passes through the village of Ashfield, and immediately after crossing the Lehigh RiverLehigh River
The Lehigh River, a tributary of the Delaware River, is a river located in eastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. Part of the Lehigh, along with a number of its tributaries, is designated a Pennsylvania Scenic River by the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources...
, interchanges with the 248 expressway at its eastern terminus in Bowmanstown
Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania
Bowmanstown is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 895 at the 2000 census. Bowmanstown is at an elevation of and is located west of Palmerton and south of Lehighton off of Route 248.-Geography:...
.