Pennsylvania Route 752

Pennsylvania Route 752 was a state highway located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The route connected PA 63 to US 611 in Horsham between 1930 and 1940. The route is today known as Dresher Road.

Pennsylvania Route 752 marker

Pennsylvania Route 752

Route information
Maintained by Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Length1.8 mi[1] (2.9 km)
Existed1930–1940
Major junctions
South end PA 63 in Horsham
Major intersections PA 463 in Horsham
North end US 611 in Horsham
Location
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
Highway system
← PA 747→ PA 756

Route description
Dresher Road northbound past PA 463, approaching PA 611

PA 752 began at an intersection with PA 63 in Horsham Township, heading northeast on Dresher Road through rural areas. The route crossed Witmer Road and PA 463. PA 752 ended at an intersection with US 611 (now PA 611) in the community of Horsham.[2][3][4] Today, Dresher Road is a four-lane undivided suburban highway passing several business parks and residential neighborhoods.[1][3]

History

PA 752 was first designated by 1930 to connect PA 63 to US 611.[2] By 1940, the route was removed.[5]

Major intersections

The entire route was in Horsham Township, Montgomery County.

mi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 PA 63 (Welsh Road) – Willow Grove, Maple GlenSouthern terminus
1.62.6 PA 463 (Horsham Road) – Prospectville, Willow Grove
1.82.9 US 611 (Easton Road)Northern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References
  1. Google (February 24, 2011). "overview of Dresher Road" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
  2. Tourist Map of Pennsylvania (PDF) (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Highways. 1930. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 5, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  3. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (Map) (18th ed.). 1"=2000'. ADC Map. 2006. ISBN 0-87530-775-2.
  4. Newark, New Jersey 1:250,000 quadrangle (Map). United States Geological Survey. 1947. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
  5. Official Road Map of Pennsylvania (PDF) (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Highways. 1940. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 5, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2010.
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