Pennsylvania Route 104
Encyclopedia
Pennsylvania Route 104 is a 22 miles (35.4 km) long state highway
located in Perry
, Juniata
, Snyder
, and Union
counties in Pennsylvania
. The southern terminus is at US 11
/US 15
between McKees Half Falls and Liverpool
. The northern terminus is at PA 45
in Mifflinburg
.
/US 15
in Liverpool Township
, Perry County
, heading north on a two-lane undivided road between woods to the west and farm fields to the east. A short distance after beginning, the route crosses into Susquehanna Township
in Juniata County
and heads into agricultural areas with some homes, curving to the northwest.
, PA 104 enters Chapman Township
in Snyder County
and heads north through wooded areas with some farm fields and residences, running a short distance east of the North Branch Mahantango Creek. After passing through Meiserville, the road heads into Perry Township
and continues through a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes. The route passes near Aline and Shadle before coming to an intersection with PA 35
. After this, PA 104 passes through agricultural areas with some residences before heading into forested areas and crossing into Washington Township
and passing to the east of Shade Mountain. As the road passes by the mountain ridge, it turns to the northwest and heads into Franklin Township
. The route becomes South Wausau Road and passes near farms with some homes before heading into Middleburg
. At this point, PA 104 turns north and passes homes and businesses, reaching an intersection with US 522
. Here, PA 104 turns northwest to form a concurrency
with US 522 on East Main Street, crossing Middle Creek
. The road turns north and becomes South Main Street, passing more residential and business establishments. In the commercial center of town, US 522 splits to the west and PA 104 continues north on North Main Street, passing more development. The route crosses back into Franklin Township and becomes an unnamed road, turning northwest into farmland with some homes. The road heads north through wooded areas, crossing into Center Township
and heading into a mix of farmland and woodland with occasional residences. PA 104 runs through open farmland before coming into the residential community of Penns Creek
, turning northeast and becoming Centerville Street. After leaving Penns Creek, the road passes near more farms.
, PA 104 continues into Limestone Township
in Union County
and heads north, running through more farmland with some woods and homes. The route heads into an areas of woods before heading into open agricultural areas with a few residences. PA 104 heads into Mifflinburg
and becomes South 10th Street, passing homes before ending at PA 45
.
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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 Perry
Perry County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 43,602 people, 16,695 households, and 12,320 families residing in the county. The population density was 79 people per square mile . There were 18,941 housing units at an average density of 34 per square mile...
, Juniata
Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Juniata County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 24,636. Juniata County was created on March 2, 1831, from part of Mifflin County and named for the Juniata River. Its county seat is Mifflintown....
, Snyder
Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Snyder County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 39,702. Snyder County was formed in 1855 from parts of Union County...
, and Union
Union County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 41,624 people, 13,178 households, and 9,211 families residing in the county. The population density was 131 people per square mile . There were 14,684 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile...
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 US 11
U.S. Route 11
U.S. Route 11 is a north–south United States highway extending 1,645 miles across the eastern United States. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 90 in the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge in eastern New Orleans, Louisiana. The northern terminus is at the United...
/US 15
U.S. Route 15
U.S. Route 15 is a -long United States highway, designated along South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. The route is signed north–south, from U.S. Route 17 Alternate in Walterboro, South Carolina to Interstate 86 and NY 17 in Painted Post, New York.US...
between McKees Half Falls and Liverpool
Liverpool, Pennsylvania
Liverpool is a borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States, about from Harrisburg. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. The northern terminus is at PA 45
Pennsylvania Route 45
Pennsylvania Route 45 or State Route 45 is an long state highway located in central Pennsylvania. PA 45 is called the Purple Heart Highway.The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 453 in the Morris Township near the community of Water Street...
in Mifflinburg
Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania
-Education:There are no colleges or universities in Mifflinburg.The Mifflinburg Area School District has a number of its schools located in the borough. It has the high school , the middle school and the Mifflinburg Area Intermediate School which opened for the 2006 school year...
.
Perry and Juniata counties
PA 104 begins at an intersection with US 11U.S. Route 11 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 11 roughly parallels Interstate 81 in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It serves Harrisburg and Scranton. Between those two cities, US 11 follows the Susquehanna River, while I-81 follows a shorter route over the mountains.-Route description:...
/US 15
U.S. Route 15 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 15 is a north-south U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania.-Route description:US 15 enters Pennsylvania south of Gettysburg, Adams County. The route heads to the north toward Harrisburg. It joins with U.S. 11 going along the west shore of the Susquehanna River until they split across the river...
in Liverpool Township
Liverpool Township, Pennsylvania
Liverpool Township is a township in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 966 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.0 square miles , of which, 21.0 square miles of it is land and...
, Perry County
Perry County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 43,602 people, 16,695 households, and 12,320 families residing in the county. The population density was 79 people per square mile . There were 18,941 housing units at an average density of 34 per square mile...
, heading north on a two-lane undivided road between woods to the west and farm fields to the east. A short distance after beginning, the route crosses into Susquehanna Township
Susquehanna Township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna Township is a township in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,261 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.5 square miles , all of it land.Susquehanna Township is bordered by Monroe...
in Juniata County
Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Juniata County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 24,636. Juniata County was created on March 2, 1831, from part of Mifflin County and named for the Juniata River. Its county seat is Mifflintown....
and heads into agricultural areas with some homes, curving to the northwest.
Snyder County
Upon crossing the Mahantango CreekMahantango Creek (Snyder County)
Mahantango Creek is a tributary of the Susquehanna River in Snyder and Juniata counties, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The creek forms the border between Snyder and Juniata counties....
, PA 104 enters Chapman Township
Chapman Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Chapman Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,426 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land....
in Snyder County
Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Snyder County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 39,702. Snyder County was formed in 1855 from parts of Union County...
and heads north through wooded areas with some farm fields and residences, running a short distance east of the North Branch Mahantango Creek. After passing through Meiserville, the road heads into Perry Township
Perry Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Perry Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,973.-Geography:...
and continues through a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes. The route passes near Aline and Shadle before coming to an intersection with PA 35
Pennsylvania Route 35
Pennsylvania Route 35 is a long state highway located in central Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 522 in Shade Gap. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 11 and U.S...
. After this, PA 104 passes through agricultural areas with some residences before heading into forested areas and crossing into Washington Township
Washington Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Washington Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,532 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...
and passing to the east of Shade Mountain. As the road passes by the mountain ridge, it turns to the northwest and heads into Franklin Township
Franklin Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Franklin Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,094 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 0.04% is water.Franklin Township is bordered by Center...
. The route becomes South Wausau Road and passes near farms with some homes before heading into Middleburg
Middleburg, Pennsylvania
Middleburg is a borough in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,382 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Snyder County.-History:...
. At this point, PA 104 turns north and passes homes and businesses, reaching an intersection with US 522
U.S. Route 522 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 522 is a part of the U.S. Highway System that runs from Powhatan, Virginia to Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, the U.S. highway runs from the Maryland state line near Warfordsburg north to its northern terminus at US 11 and US 15 in Selinsgrove...
. Here, PA 104 turns northwest to form 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 US 522 on East Main Street, crossing Middle Creek
Middle Creek (Penns Creek)
Middle Creek is a tributary of Penns Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Via Penns Creek, it is part of the Susquehanna River watershed.Middle Creek joins Penns Creek below Selinsgrove.-References:...
. The road turns north and becomes South Main Street, passing more residential and business establishments. In the commercial center of town, US 522 splits to the west and PA 104 continues north on North Main Street, passing more development. The route crosses back into Franklin Township and becomes an unnamed road, turning northwest into farmland with some homes. The road heads north through wooded areas, crossing into Center Township
Center Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Center Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,162 at the 2000 census.-History:Center Township was settled in 1745...
and heading into a mix of farmland and woodland with occasional residences. PA 104 runs through open farmland before coming into the residential community of Penns Creek
Penns Creek, Pennsylvania
Penns Creek is a census-designated place in Snyder County, Pennsylvania.Its ZIP code is 17862.-Geography:Penns Creek is located at , bordered on the north by its namesake creek, Penns Creek...
, turning northeast and becoming Centerville Street. After leaving Penns Creek, the road passes near more farms.
Union County
At the crossing of the Penns CreekPenns Creek
Penns Creek is a tributary of the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania in the United States. Originally named "John Penn's Creek" after William Penn's younger brother, it was renamed Penns Creek in 1802 by an Act of Assembly...
, PA 104 continues into Limestone Township
Limestone Township, Union County, Pennsylvania
Limestone Township is a township in Union County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,572 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.6 square miles , of which, 20.5 square miles of it is land and...
in Union County
Union County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 41,624 people, 13,178 households, and 9,211 families residing in the county. The population density was 131 people per square mile . There were 14,684 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile...
and heads north, running through more farmland with some woods and homes. The route heads into an areas of woods before heading into open agricultural areas with a few residences. PA 104 heads into Mifflinburg
Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania
-Education:There are no colleges or universities in Mifflinburg.The Mifflinburg Area School District has a number of its schools located in the borough. It has the high school , the middle school and the Mifflinburg Area Intermediate School which opened for the 2006 school year...
and becomes South 10th Street, passing homes before ending at PA 45
Pennsylvania Route 45
Pennsylvania Route 45 or State Route 45 is an long state highway located in central Pennsylvania. PA 45 is called the Purple Heart Highway.The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 453 in the Morris Township near the community of Water Street...
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Major intersections
|-|colspan=5 align="center"|No major junctions in Juniata County
Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Juniata County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 24,636. Juniata County was created on March 2, 1831, from part of Mifflin County and named for the Juniata River. Its county seat is Mifflintown....
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