Pennsylvania Route 49
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| Length: | 52.6 mi (84.7 km) | |||
| Existed: | 1928 – present | |||
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 PA 44 near Coudersport
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 PA 449 in Gold PA 349 in Westfield PA 249 from Cowanesque to Knoxville US 15 in Lawrenceville
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 PA 287 in Lawrenceville |
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| Counties: | Potter, Tioga | |||
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Pennsylvania Route 49 (PA 49) is a 52.6-mile-long (84.7 km) state highway located in northern Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 44 three miles (5 km) north of Coudersport. The eastern terminus is at PA 287 in Lawrenceville less than 300 yards (270 m) south of the New York-Pennsylvania border. PA 49 serves as North Street, North Main Street, and Northern Potter Road in Ulysses, as Cowanesque Street in Lawrenceville, and as both East and West Main Street for Harrison Valley, Westfield, Knoxville, and Elkland. It is concurrent with PA 249 for 2.5 miles (4.0 km) between Cowanesque and Knoxville.
PA 49 begins at an intersection with PA 44 north of the borough of Coudersport in Eulalia Township, Potter County, heading east on a two-lane undivided road. The route heads through forested areas of hills with some farm fields and homes to the north of the Allegheny River, turning northeast and crossing into Hebron Township. The road curves east and enters Allegany Township, curving back to the northeast and turning east again at Colesburg. PA 49 winds east through more rural areas, turning to the northeast away from the river into more agricultural areas with some woods and homes, running through Raymond. The road heads into the borough of Ulysses Township and comes to an intersection with PA 449 in the community of Gold. The route crosses the Genesee River and continues through more farmland with some woodland and residences, passing through Kibboville Corners. PA 49 crosses into the borough of Ulysses and passes through more rural areas before turning east onto North Street, running past homes and a few businesses. The route turns north onto North Main Street and continues through residential areas, curving to the northeast. The road heads into a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes, entering Bingham Township and becoming Northern Potter Road. PA 49 continues through more rural areas, crossing into Harrison Township and becoming an unnamed road. The road curves more to the east and passes through the residential community of Mills. The route passes through more agricultural areas with some woods and homes, becoming West Main Street and heading into the community of Harrison Valley. Here, PA 49 runs past homes and turns southeast onto East Main Street, passing more residences along with a few businesses. The road continues into a mix of farmland and woodland with a few homes, running to the northeast of the Cowanesque River. The route crosses the river and turns to the south-southeast, coming to Elmer. At this point, the road curves more to the southeast and crosses the Cowanesque River again, passing through more rural areas.
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