Pennsylvania Route 427 (PA 427) is a
state highway
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located in
Venango and
Crawford
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United Kingdom
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counties in
Pennsylvania
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. The southern terminus is at
U.S. Route 322
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(US 322) in
Sugarcreek. The northern terminus is at
PA 27 near Bradleytown.
Route description
PA 427 begins at an intersection with
US 322
U.S. Route 322 (US 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. A portion of it at one time was concurrent with ...
in the borough of
Sugarcreek in
Venango County
Venango County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 50,454. Its county seat is Franklin. The county was created in 1800 and later organized in 1805.
Venango County comprises the Oil City, ...
, 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 the borough of
Cooperstown
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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.
Major intersections
See also
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References
External links
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Pennsylvania Highways: PA 427
427
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Year 427 (Roman numerals, CDXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Hierus and Ardabur (or, less frequen ...
Transportation in Venango County, Pennsylvania
Transportation in Crawford County, Pennsylvania