Pennsylvania Route 426
Encyclopedia
Pennsylvania Route 426 is a 26 miles (41.8 km) long state highway
in Warren
and Erie
counties of Pennsylvania
. The route is split up into two segments, connected by New York State Route 426
through New York
.
The southernmost terminus is at PA 27
in Pittsfield Township
and the northernmost terminus is at PA 89
in North East
.
(also formerly known as PA 277) at Spring Creek on its way to the Erie County line and the city of Corry
beyond. PA 426, now East Main Street, proceeds west through southern Corry to an intersection with PA 77 (West Main Street) at Center Street. PA 426 turns north onto Center, crossing over a set of railroad tracks immediately north of the junction with PA 77 and passing through northern Corry prior to meeting U.S. Route 6 near the northern city line. Outside of Corry, PA 426 becomes Hare Creek Road, named for the waterway that PA 426 parallels into New York
, where it becomes NY 426.
At the opposite end of NY 426, the route re-enters Pennsylvania as the northern segment of PA 426. Like most of the areas surrounding the southern segment of PA 426, most of the northern portion is as equally rural. Other than the two routes at its termini, the northern PA 426 does not intersect any signed routes along its length. The route heads northwest, then west from the state line as Findley Lake Road. In the area surrounding North East, PA 426 passes under Interstate 90 prior to terminating at PA 89 near the southern edge of the borough.
, northwest of Breezewood
, as a short spur of Pennsylvania Route 26
. By 1940, the designation was removed. The route existed on what is today the southernmost segment of Pennsylvania Route 36
.
In the 1930s and 1940s, what is now PA 426, had many designations. The northern segment of route had no number in the 1930s. From Garland
to Spring Creek, the route was Pennsylvania Route 77
. From Spring Creek to Corry
, it was designated as Pennsylvania Route 177
. From the city of Corry to the New York state line, Pennsylvania Route 189 ran on PA 426.
By 1950, the route was commissioned along where it mostly runs today. The only exception was the southernmost segment of PA 426, which was still designated as PA 77 from Spring Creek to Garland.
By 1980, the southernmost section was redesignated from PA 77.
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 Warren
Warren County, Pennsylvania
Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 41,815. It was formed in 1800 from parts of Allegheny and Lycoming counties; attached to Crawford County until 1805 and then to Venango County until Warren was formally organized in 1819. Its county...
and Erie
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 280,566. Its county seat is the City of Erie.- Geography :...
counties 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...
. The route is split up into two segments, connected by New York State Route 426
New York State Route 426
New York State Route 426 is a state highway located entirely within Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It runs just over from one section of the Pennsylvania state line to another, passing through two small hamlets and providing the Southern Tier Expressway with its westernmost...
through New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
The southernmost terminus is at PA 27
Pennsylvania Route 27
Pennsylvania Route 27 is a long state highway located in northwest Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Park Avenue near U.S. Route 6 and U.S. Route 19 in Meadville. The eastern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 69 three miles south of Sugar Grove.-History:From 1927 to 1928, PA...
in Pittsfield Township
Pittsfield Township, Pennsylvania
Pittsfield Township is a township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,519 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 55.6 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
and the northernmost terminus is at PA 89
Pennsylvania Route 89
Pennsylvania Route 89 is a long north–south state highway located in northwestern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 8 and Pennsylvania Route 27 in Titusville. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 5 north of North East.-Route description:PA 89...
in North East
North East, Pennsylvania
North East is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, northeast of Erie. Fruit growing was an early economic endeavor, and is still to this day, as this is a popular area for especially cherries and grapes. There is an annual Cherry Festival in the summer and an annual in the fall. It contains...
.
Route description
PA 426 begins at an intersection with PA 27 west of Pittsfield in Pittsfield Township. The route heads northwest through rural Warren County, intersecting Old PA 77Pennsylvania Route 77
Pennsylvania Route 77 is a long east–west state highway located in northwest Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 27 in Meadville...
(also formerly known as PA 277) at Spring Creek on its way to the Erie County line and the city of Corry
Corry, Pennsylvania
Corry is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. With a population of 6,834 at the 2000 United States Census, it is the second largest city in Erie County. Corry is a part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area...
beyond. PA 426, now East Main Street, proceeds west through southern Corry to an intersection with PA 77 (West Main Street) at Center Street. PA 426 turns north onto Center, crossing over a set of railroad tracks immediately north of the junction with PA 77 and passing through northern Corry prior to meeting U.S. Route 6 near the northern city line. Outside of Corry, PA 426 becomes Hare Creek Road, named for the waterway that PA 426 parallels into New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, where it becomes NY 426.
At the opposite end of NY 426, the route re-enters Pennsylvania as the northern segment of PA 426. Like most of the areas surrounding the southern segment of PA 426, most of the northern portion is as equally rural. Other than the two routes at its termini, the northern PA 426 does not intersect any signed routes along its length. The route heads northwest, then west from the state line as Findley Lake Road. In the area surrounding North East, PA 426 passes under Interstate 90 prior to terminating at PA 89 near the southern edge of the borough.
History
PA 426 was established in 1928, in Bedford CountyBedford County, Pennsylvania
Bedford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 49,762. The county seat is Bedford. It is part of the Altoona, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
, northwest of Breezewood
Breezewood, Pennsylvania
Breezewood is an unincorporated town in Bedford County in south-central Pennsylvania.Along a traditional pathway for Native Americans, European settlers, and British troops during colonial times, in the early 20th century, the small valley that became known as Breezewood was a popular stopping...
, as a short spur of Pennsylvania Route 26
Pennsylvania Route 26
Pennsylvania Route 26 is a highway in the south-central area of Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 150 northwest of Howard, Pennsylvania; its southern terminus is at the Maryland state line near Barnes Gap in Union Township...
. By 1940, the designation was removed. The route existed on what is today the southernmost segment of Pennsylvania Route 36
Pennsylvania Route 36
Pennsylvania Route 36 is a long state highway located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 26 near the Hopewell Township community of Yellow Creek...
.
In the 1930s and 1940s, what is now PA 426, had many designations. The northern segment of route had no number in the 1930s. From Garland
Pittsfield Township, Pennsylvania
Pittsfield Township is a township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,519 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 55.6 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
to Spring Creek, the route was Pennsylvania Route 77
Pennsylvania Route 77
Pennsylvania Route 77 is a long east–west state highway located in northwest Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 27 in Meadville...
. From Spring Creek to Corry
Corry, Pennsylvania
Corry is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. With a population of 6,834 at the 2000 United States Census, it is the second largest city in Erie County. Corry is a part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, it was designated as Pennsylvania Route 177
Pennsylvania Route 177
Pennsylvania Route 177 is an long state highway located in York county in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is an intersection with PA 74 and Township Route 4026 in Rossville. From this intersection, PA 177 bisects the southwestern portion of Pinchot Lake and continues along the northwestern...
. From the city of Corry to the New York state line, Pennsylvania Route 189 ran on PA 426.
By 1950, the route was commissioned along where it mostly runs today. The only exception was the southernmost segment of PA 426, which was still designated as PA 77 from Spring Creek to Garland.
By 1980, the southernmost section was redesignated from PA 77.