Pennsylvania Route 188
Encyclopedia
Pennsylvania Route 188 is a 9 miles (14.5 km) long east-west state highway
in the U.S.
state of Pennsylvania
. The western terminus of the route is at PA 21 in Morrisville
. The eastern terminus is at PA 88 in Dry Tavern.
a short distance to the east of US 19
in the community of Morrisville
in Franklin Township
, heading northeast on two-lane undivided Jefferson Road. The road runs through commercial areas and crosses under a Norfolk Southern railroad line before passing near a park and crossing under I-79
. From here, the route passes through a mix of woods and development, passing to the north of State Correctional Institution – Greene. PA 188 continues northeast through a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes as it continues into Morgan Township
. The route turns east and intersects PA 221
, passing Greene County Memorial Park before continuing into wooded areas. The road crosses the Norfolk Southern railroad line and the South Fork Tenmile Creek into Jefferson Township
before turning northeast again and entering Jefferson
. In this town, PA 188 passes a mix of homes and businesses. Upon crossing back into Jefferson Township, the route winds east through farms and forests with a few residences. PA 188 reaches its eastern terminus at an intersection with PA 88
in the community of Dry Tavern.
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.
United States
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state 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 western terminus of the route is at PA 21 in Morrisville
Morrisville, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Morrisville is a census-designated place in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,443 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Morrisville is located at ....
. The eastern terminus is at PA 88 in Dry Tavern.
Route description
PA 188 begins at an intersection with PA 21Pennsylvania Route 21
Pennsylvania Route 21 is a long east–west state highway in the US state of Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at the West Virginia state line in Richhill Township, where PA 21 continues into West Virginia as West Virginia Route 891. The eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 40...
a short distance to the east of US 19
U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania closely parallels Interstate 79 for its entire length. US 19 enters Pennsylvania in Greene County near Mount Morris. Its northern terminus is in the city of Erie. Part is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.-Route description:In...
in the community of Morrisville
Morrisville, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Morrisville is a census-designated place in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,443 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Morrisville is located at ....
in Franklin Township
Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Franklin Township is a township in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,694 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 of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
, heading northeast on two-lane undivided Jefferson Road. The road runs through commercial areas and crosses under a Norfolk Southern railroad line before passing near a park and crossing under I-79
Interstate 79
Interstate 79 is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States, designated from Interstate 77 in Charleston, West Virginia to Pennsylvania Route 5 and Pennsylvania Route 290 in Erie, Pennsylvania...
. From here, the route passes through a mix of woods and development, passing to the north of State Correctional Institution – Greene. PA 188 continues northeast through a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes as it continues into Morgan Township
Morgan Township, Pennsylvania
Morgan Township is a township in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,600 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...
. The route turns east and intersects PA 221
Pennsylvania Route 221
Pennsylvania Route 221 is an long state highway located in Greene and Washington counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 188 near Jefferson. The northern terminus is at PA 231 in Acheson.-Greene County:...
, passing Greene County Memorial Park before continuing into wooded areas. The road crosses the Norfolk Southern railroad line and the South Fork Tenmile Creek into Jefferson Township
Jefferson Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Jefferson Township is a township in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,528 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 of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
before turning northeast again and entering Jefferson
Jefferson, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Jefferson is a borough in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 337 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jefferson is located at ....
. In this town, PA 188 passes a mix of homes and businesses. Upon crossing back into Jefferson Township, the route winds east through farms and forests with a few residences. PA 188 reaches its eastern terminus at an intersection with PA 88
Pennsylvania Route 88
Pennsylvania Route 88 is a long north–south state highway located in southwestern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 119 in Point Marion less than from the Pennsylvania-West Virginia border. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 51 in Pittsburgh...
in the community of Dry Tavern.