Maryland Route 624
Encyclopedia
Maryland Route 624 is a state highway
in the U.S. state
of Maryland
. The state highway runs 3.02 miles (4.9 km) from MD 165
in Pylesville
north to the Pennsylvania
state line a short distance north of the intersection with MD 136
in Graceton. MD 624 was constructed in the mid 1930s.
. The state highway heads north through residences on large lots and farmland and crosses Broad Creek
. After intersecting MD 136 (Whiteford Road) in the hamlet of Graceton, MD 624 curves to the west to meet its northern terminus on a tangent with the Pennsylvania state line. Graceton Road continues west on top of the state line as SR 2080 to an intersection with PA 851
near Fawn Grove
.
.
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!Location
!Mile
!Destinations
!Notes
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|Pylesville
|0.00
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|Southern terminus
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|rowspan=2|Graceton
|2.73
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|3.02
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|Northern terminus; Pennsylvania
state line
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
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
. The state highway runs 3.02 miles (4.9 km) from MD 165
Maryland Route 165
Maryland Route 165 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The state highway runs from Baldwin north to the Pennsylvania state line in Cardiff, where the highway continues as Pennsylvania Route 74 . MD 165 passes through western and northern Harford County, where it connects the...
in Pylesville
Pylesville, Maryland
Pylesville is an unincorporated community in Harford County, in the Baltimore metro area of the state of Maryland in the United States. Governed at the county level, the area has a population of around 2000. Until 1958, this community was served by the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad at milepost...
north to the 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...
state line a short distance north of the intersection with MD 136
Maryland Route 136
Maryland Route 136 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The state highway runs from MD 7 near Abingdon north to MD 23 in Norrisville. MD 136 is an L-shaped route that connects the communities of Creswell, Churchville, Dublin, and Whiteford in eastern Harford County with each other...
in Graceton. MD 624 was constructed in the mid 1930s.
Route description
MD 624 begins at an intersection with MD 165 (Pylesville Road) in Pylesville. Grier Nursery Road heads south from the intersection as a county highway toward the village of StreetStreet, Maryland
Street, Maryland is a rural unincorporated area in Northern Harford County, Maryland. Street was first settled by Dutch immigrants in the early 18th century.One of the central villages in Street is Highland...
. The state highway heads north through residences on large lots and farmland and crosses Broad Creek
Broad Creek (Susquehanna River)
Broad Creek is a tributary of the lower Susquehanna River located in Harford County, Maryland.Broad Creek originates on the west side of Constitution Road, just south of the Pennsylvania state line. It runs generally south-southeast for to the Conowingo Reservoir along the Susquehanna...
. After intersecting MD 136 (Whiteford Road) in the hamlet of Graceton, MD 624 curves to the west to meet its northern terminus on a tangent with the Pennsylvania state line. Graceton Road continues west on top of the state line as SR 2080 to an intersection with PA 851
Pennsylvania Route 851
Pennsylvania Route 851 is a long state highway located in York County in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 516 in Manheim Township. The eastern terminus is at PA 74 in Peach Bottom Township.-Route description:...
near Fawn Grove
Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania
Fawn Grove is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 452 at the 2010 census. It is served by the South Eastern School District which provides a public education.-Geography:Fawn Grove is located at ....
.
History
MD 624 was constructed in 1936. The state highway has not changed since except for minor improvements.Junction list
The entire route is in Harford CountyHarford County, Maryland
Harford County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 244,826. Its county seat is Bel Air. Harford County forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.-History:...
.
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!Location
!Mile
!Destinations
!Notes
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|Pylesville
Pylesville, Maryland
Pylesville is an unincorporated community in Harford County, in the Baltimore metro area of the state of Maryland in the United States. Governed at the county level, the area has a population of around 2000. Until 1958, this community was served by the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad at milepost...
|0.00
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|Southern terminus
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|rowspan=2|Graceton
|2.73
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|3.02
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|Northern terminus; 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...
state line