Pennsylvania Route 69
Encyclopedia
Pennsylvania Route 69 is a state highway
in the U.S. state
of Pennsylvania
. The state highway runs 14.3 miles (23 km) from U.S. Route 62
(US 62) in Conewango Township near Warren
north to the New York state line in Sugar Grove Township
, where the highway continues north as County Route 69 in Chautauqua County
. PA 69 connects Warren, Sugar Grove
, and the Chautauqua Lake
area.
, and crosses it a few times while passing through a narrow valley between Dutch Hill to the north and Yankee Bush Hill to the south. The state highway briefly passes through Farmington Township
before entering Sugar Grove Township. PA 69 passes through the unincorporated community of Chandlers Valley and by a pair of ponds at the headwaters of Jackson Run before meeting the eastern terminus of PA 27
(Matthews Run Road). PA 69 continues north to the borough of Sugar Grove. The state highway intersects PA 957
(Main Street) and turns east to join the highway in a short concurrency to cross Stillwater Creek. PA 957 continues east as Race Street while PA 69 turns north onto Forrest Street. Upon leaving the borough, PA 69's name changes to Big Tree Road for the short distance to the highway's northern terminus at the New York state line. The roadway continues north as County Route 69 in Chautauqua County.
State highway
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in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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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 state highway runs 14.3 miles (23 km) from U.S. Route 62
U.S. Route 62 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 62 is a east-west U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania, which runs diagonally through the industrial northeastern part of the state. Although initial portions of the route opened in 1926 in other areas of the country, U.S. 62 was not designated in the commonwealth until 1932...
(US 62) in Conewango Township near Warren
Warren, Pennsylvania
Warren is a city in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States, located along the Allegheny River. The population was 9,710 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Warren County. It is home to the headquarters of the Allegheny National Forest and the Cornplanter State Forest...
north to the New York state line in Sugar Grove Township
Sugar Grove Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania
Sugar Grove Township is a township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,870 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles , of which, 35.5 square miles of it is land and...
, where the highway continues north as County Route 69 in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County, New York
-Major highways:* Interstate 86/New York State Route 17 * Interstate 90 * U.S. Route 20* U.S. Route 62* New York State Route 5* New York State Route 39* New York State Route 60* New York State Route 394...
. PA 69 connects Warren, Sugar Grove
Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania
Sugar Grove is a borough in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 613 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sugar Grove is located at ....
, and the Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua Lake is located entirely within Chautauqua County, New York, USA. The lake is approximately long and wide at its greatest width. The surface area is approximately 13,000 acres . The maximum depth is about 78 feet...
area.
Route description
PA 69 begins at an intersection with US 62 (Market Street Extension) in the unincorporated community of North Warren in Conewango Township. The state highway heads northwest as Jackson Run Road, a two-lane highway passing through a forested area with scattered residences. PA 69 parallels Jackson Run, which empties into Conewango CreekConewango Creek
Conewango Creek is a tributary of the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania and western New York in the United States.The creek's drainage covers much of southeastern Chautauqua County, New York and southwestern Cattaraugus County, New York. The creek's most notable tributary is the Chadakoin River,...
, and crosses it a few times while passing through a narrow valley between Dutch Hill to the north and Yankee Bush Hill to the south. The state highway briefly passes through Farmington Township
Farmington Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania
Farmington Township is a township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,353 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 entering Sugar Grove Township. PA 69 passes through the unincorporated community of Chandlers Valley and by a pair of ponds at the headwaters of Jackson Run before meeting the eastern terminus of 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...
(Matthews Run Road). PA 69 continues north to the borough of Sugar Grove. The state highway intersects PA 957
Pennsylvania Route 957
Pennsylvania Route 957 is a long state highway located in Warren county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at U.S. Route 6 in Columbus Township. The eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 62 in Elk Township...
(Main Street) and turns east to join the highway in a short concurrency to cross Stillwater Creek. PA 957 continues east as Race Street while PA 69 turns north onto Forrest Street. Upon leaving the borough, PA 69's name changes to Big Tree Road for the short distance to the highway's northern terminus at the New York state line. The roadway continues north as County Route 69 in Chautauqua County.