Pennsylvania Route 427
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Pennsylvania Route 427 is an 10 miles (16.1 km) long state highway
located in Venango
and Crawford
counties in Pennsylvania
. The southern terminus is at US 322
in Sugarcreek
. The northern terminus is at PA 27
near Bradleytown.
in Sugarcreek
, Venango County
, heading northwest on a two-lane undivided road. The route parallels US 322 before turning north past a few rural homes. The road heads northeast into farmland, turning east before curving north into wooded areas, running to the east of Sugar Creek. PA 427 turns west to cross the creek, curving north into agricultural areas with some woods and residences. The route continues into Jackson Township
and turns northeast to cross Sugar Creek again before making another curve to the north. The road heads into Cooperstown
and becomes South Main Street, heading into residential areas and turning northeast to run along the east bank of Sugar Creek. PA 427 turns west onto Factory Street and crosses the creek prior to heading northwest onto North Main Street and passing a few businesses. The route turns north onto Academy Street and runs between homes the west and the Sugar Creek to the east, curving to the northeast. The road becomes Bradleytown Road as it heads back into Jackson Township and runs north through open farmland with occasional residences. PA 427 continues through areas of farms and woods as it passes through Plum Corners. The road heads into more wooded areas with some farm fields as it crosses into Plum Township
and turns to the northeast. The route crosses Sugar Creek again and comes to Bradleytown, where it turns north to remain along Bradleytown Road. PA 427 heads through more agricultural areas with some woods and homes, crossing the creek. The route enters Troy Township
in Crawford County
and immediately ends at PA 27
.
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 Venango
Venango County, Pennsylvania
Venango County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 54,984. Its county seat is Franklin.-History:Venango County was created on March 12, 1800 from parts of Allegheny and Lycoming Counties...
and Crawford
Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 88,765.Crawford County was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named for Colonel William Crawford...
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 322
U.S. Route 322
U.S. Route 322 is a long, east–west United States Highway, traversing Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The road is a spur of U.S. Route 22 and one of the original highways from 1926...
in Sugarcreek
Sugarcreek, Pennsylvania
Sugarcreek is a borough in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,331 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sugarcreek is located at ....
. The northern 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...
near Bradleytown.
Route description
PA 427 begins at an intersection with US 322U.S. Route 322 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 322 is a U.S. highway running from Cleveland, Ohio east to Atlantic City, New Jersey. In the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, the route runs from the Ohio border in West Shenango Township southeast to the Commodore Barry Bridge over the Delaware River in Chester, at which point the route...
in Sugarcreek
Sugarcreek, Pennsylvania
Sugarcreek is a borough in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,331 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sugarcreek is located at ....
, Venango County
Venango County, Pennsylvania
Venango County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 54,984. Its county seat is Franklin.-History:Venango County was created on March 12, 1800 from parts of Allegheny and Lycoming Counties...
, heading northwest on a two-lane undivided road. The route parallels US 322 before turning north past a few rural homes. The road heads northeast into farmland, turning east before curving north into wooded areas, running to the east of Sugar Creek. PA 427 turns west to cross the creek, curving north into agricultural areas with some woods and residences. The route continues into Jackson Township
Jackson Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania
Jackson Township is a township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,168 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
and turns northeast to cross Sugar Creek again before making another curve to the north. The road heads into Cooperstown
Cooperstown, Pennsylvania
Cooperstown is a borough in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 460 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cooperstown is located at ....
and becomes South Main Street, heading into residential areas and turning northeast to run along the east bank of Sugar Creek. PA 427 turns west onto Factory Street and crosses the creek prior to heading northwest onto North Main Street and passing a few businesses. The route turns north onto Academy Street and runs between homes the west and the Sugar Creek to the east, curving to the northeast. The road becomes Bradleytown Road as it heads back into Jackson Township and runs north through open farmland with occasional residences. PA 427 continues through areas of farms and woods as it passes through Plum Corners. The road heads into more wooded areas with some farm fields as it crosses into Plum Township
Plum Township, Pennsylvania
Plum Township is a township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,060 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.6 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the 2000 census, there were...
and turns to the northeast. The route crosses Sugar Creek again and comes to Bradleytown, where it turns north to remain along Bradleytown Road. PA 427 heads through more agricultural areas with some woods and homes, crossing the creek. The route enters Troy Township
Troy Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Troy Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,339 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.6 square miles , of which, 31.6 square miles of it is land and...
in Crawford County
Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 88,765.Crawford County was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named for Colonel William Crawford...
and immediately ends 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...
.