Pennsylvania Route 872
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Pennsylvania Route 872 is a 40 miles (64.4 km) long state highway
located in Cameron
and Potter
counties in Pennsylvania
. The southern terminus is at PA 120
in Grove Township
. The northern terminus is at US 6
/PA 44
in Coudersport
.
in Grove Township
, Cameron County
, heading north-northeast on two-lane undivided First Fork Road. The road heads through forested areas, running along the west bank of the First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek
. The route runs between tracts of the Elk State Forest
, curving to the northeast. PA 872 winds to the north and passes along the western edge of Sinnemahoning State Park
, passing near the George B. Stevenson Reservoir. The road continues north-northwest past the state park through forested areas with sparse homes, passing through Lushbaugh and First Fork before turning to the north-northeast.
in Potter County
and becomes an unnamed road, contining through forested areas to the west of Sinnemahoning State Park and passing through Berge Run. The road runs between tracts of the Susquehannock State Forest
and leaves the state park as it winds to the northeast, crossing the First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek and passing through Wharton. The route continues north-northwest through more forests with some fields, running to the east of the creek and heading into Sylvania Township
. Here, PA 872 comes to the community of Costello and turns west onto Costello Road, crossing the First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek into Portage Township
. The road turns northwest into more rural areas and continues into Austin
, where it becomes Costello Avenue and passes a few homes. The route turns to the north and comes to an intersection with the eastern terminus of PA 607
, becoming Rugaber Street and running through more residential areas. PA 872 heads into forests and enters Keating Township
, becoming an unnamed road. The road heads through more forested areas with a few fields and homes, turning to the east and crossing into Homer Township
. Here, the route becomes Dividing Ridge Road and turns northeast through more rural areas. PA 872 heads into more agricultural areas with some residences and woods, continuing into Eulalia Township
. Here, the road becomes unnamed turns north in the community of Jenkins Hill and runs through wooded areas with a few fields and homes. PA 872 heads into Coudersport
and becomes Buffalo Street, passing a few homes and busineses before ending at US 6
/PA 44
.
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 Cameron
Cameron County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,974 people, 2,465 households, and 1,624 families residing in the county. The population density was 15 people per square mile . There were 4,592 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
and Potter
Potter County, Pennsylvania
Potter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is in the Allegheny Plateau region. As of 2010, the population was 17,457. Its county seat is Coudersport. Potter County was named after James Potter, who was a general from Pennsylvania in the Continental Army during the...
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 PA 120
Pennsylvania Route 120
Pennsylvania Route 120 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, running from U.S. Route 219 in Ridgway east to U.S. Route 220 in Lock Haven.-Bucktail State Park Natural Area:...
in Grove Township
Grove Township, Pennsylvania
Grove Township is a township in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 129 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.Grove Township is bordered by Potter...
. The northern terminus is at US 6
U.S. Route 6
U.S. Route 6 , also called the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, a name that honors an American Civil War veterans association, is a main route of the U.S. Highway system, running east-northeast from Bishop, California to Provincetown, Massachusetts. Until 1964, it continued south from Bishop to...
/PA 44
Pennsylvania Route 44
Pennsylvania Route 44 is a -long state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The route is designated from Interstate 80 and Pennsylvania Route 42 in Buckhorn to the New York state line near New York State Route 417 in Ceres Township....
in Coudersport
Coudersport, Pennsylvania
Coudersport is a borough in Potter County, Pennsylvania, east by south of Erie on the Allegheny River. The populations were these: 1,530 in 1890; 3,217 in 1900; and 3,100 in 1910. The population was 2,650 at the 2000 census...
.
Cameron County
PA 872 begins at an intersection with PA 120Pennsylvania Route 120
Pennsylvania Route 120 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, running from U.S. Route 219 in Ridgway east to U.S. Route 220 in Lock Haven.-Bucktail State Park Natural Area:...
in Grove Township
Grove Township, Pennsylvania
Grove Township is a township in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 129 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.Grove Township is bordered by Potter...
, Cameron County
Cameron County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,974 people, 2,465 households, and 1,624 families residing in the county. The population density was 15 people per square mile . There were 4,592 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
, heading north-northeast on two-lane undivided First Fork Road. The road heads through forested areas, running along the west bank of the First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek
Sinnemahoning Creek
Sinnemahoning Creek is a tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River in Cameron and Clinton counties, Pennsylvania, in the United States.Sinnemahoning Creek is formed by the confluence of the Bennett and Driftwood Branches at the borough of Driftwood.The tributary First Fork Sinnemahoning...
. The route runs between tracts of the Elk State Forest
Elk State Forest
Elk State Forest is a Pennsylvania State Forest in Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry District #13. The main offices are located in Emporium in Cameron County , Pennsylvania in the United States....
, curving to the northeast. PA 872 winds to the north and passes along the western edge of Sinnemahoning State Park
Sinnemahoning State Park
Sinnemahoning State Park is a Pennsylvania state park in Grove Township, Cameron County and Wharton Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park is surrounded by Elk State Forest and is mountainous with deep valleys. The park is home to the rarely seen Elk and Bald Eagle...
, passing near the George B. Stevenson Reservoir. The road continues north-northwest past the state park through forested areas with sparse homes, passing through Lushbaugh and First Fork before turning to the north-northeast.
Potter County
PA 872 enters Wharton TownshipWharton Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania
Wharton Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 91 at the 2000 census.-Geography:In 2000, according to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 61.8 square miles , all of it land...
in Potter County
Potter County, Pennsylvania
Potter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is in the Allegheny Plateau region. As of 2010, the population was 17,457. Its county seat is Coudersport. Potter County was named after James Potter, who was a general from Pennsylvania in the Continental Army during the...
and becomes an unnamed road, contining through forested areas to the west of Sinnemahoning State Park and passing through Berge Run. The road runs between tracts of the Susquehannock State Forest
Susquehannock State Forest
Susquehannock State Forest is a Pennsylvania state forest in Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry District #15. The main office is located in Coudersport in Potter County, Pennsylvania in the United States....
and leaves the state park as it winds to the northeast, crossing the First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek and passing through Wharton. The route continues north-northwest through more forests with some fields, running to the east of the creek and heading into Sylvania Township
Sylvania Township, Pennsylvania
Sylvania Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 61 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.9 square miles , all of it land.Sylvania Township is bordered by Homer Township...
. Here, PA 872 comes to the community of Costello and turns west onto Costello Road, crossing the First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek into Portage Township
Portage Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania
Portage Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 223 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.7 square miles , all of it land.Portage Township is bordered by Keating Township...
. The road turns northwest into more rural areas and continues into Austin
Austin, Pennsylvania
Austin is a borough in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 623 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Austin is located at ....
, where it becomes Costello Avenue and passes a few homes. The route turns to the north and comes to an intersection with the eastern terminus of PA 607
Pennsylvania Route 607
Pennsylvania Route 607 is an long state highway located in Potter county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at a fork from Route 155 in Keating Township...
, becoming Rugaber Street and running through more residential areas. PA 872 heads into forests and enters Keating Township
Keating Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania
Keating Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 307 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land....
, becoming an unnamed road. The road heads through more forested areas with a few fields and homes, turning to the east and crossing into Homer Township
Homer Township, Pennsylvania
Homer Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 390 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land....
. Here, the route becomes Dividing Ridge Road and turns northeast through more rural areas. PA 872 heads into more agricultural areas with some residences and woods, continuing into Eulalia Township
Eulalia Township, Pennsylvania
Eulalia Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 941 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land....
. Here, the road becomes unnamed turns north in the community of Jenkins Hill and runs through wooded areas with a few fields and homes. PA 872 heads into Coudersport
Coudersport, Pennsylvania
Coudersport is a borough in Potter County, Pennsylvania, east by south of Erie on the Allegheny River. The populations were these: 1,530 in 1890; 3,217 in 1900; and 3,100 in 1910. The population was 2,650 at the 2000 census...
and becomes Buffalo Street, passing a few homes and busineses before ending at US 6
U.S. Route 6 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 6 travels east–west near the north edge of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania from the Ohio state line near Pymatuning Reservoir east to the Mid-Delaware Bridge over the Delaware River into Port Jervis, New York. It is the longest highway segment in the Commonwealth. Most of it is a...
/PA 44
Pennsylvania Route 44
Pennsylvania Route 44 is a -long state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The route is designated from Interstate 80 and Pennsylvania Route 42 in Buckhorn to the New York state line near New York State Route 417 in Ceres Township....
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