Pennsylvania Route 861

Pennsylvania Route 861 (PA 861) is a 11.67-mile-long (18.78 km) state highway located in Clarion County in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 68 in Rimersburg. The eastern terminus is at PA 66 in New Bethlehem.

Pennsylvania Route 861 marker

Pennsylvania Route 861

Route information
Maintained by PennDOT
Length11.67 mi[1] (18.78 km)
Existed1928–present
Major junctions
West end PA 68 in Rimersburg
East end PA 66 in New Bethlehem
Location
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountiesClarion
Highway system
← PA 860→ PA 862

Route description
PA 861 westbound in New Bethlehem

PA 861 begins at an intersection with PA 68 in the borough of Rimersburg, heading southeast on a two-lane undivided road. The route heads into Toby Township and runs through forests, soon crossing into Madison Township. The road curves south, passing through Diamond before making a turn to the east and continuing into agricultural areas. PA 861 enters Porter Township and continues east through a mix of farmland and woodland with occasional homes. The route heads to the southeast through more rural areas before curving east and heading into the borough of New Bethlehem. At this point, the PA 861 becomes Penn Street and passes homes, ending at an intersection with PA 66.[2][3]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Clarion County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
Rimersburg0.000.00 PA 68 (Main Street) – East Brady, ClarionWestern terminus
New Bethlehem11.6718.78 PA 66 (Wood Street) – Clarion, KittanningEastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References
  1. Pennsylvania State Roads - 2010. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. 2010.
  2. Google (June 1, 2011). "overview of Pennsylvania Route 861" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  3. Clarion County, Pennsylvania Highway Map (PDF) (Map). PennDOT. 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 6, 2011. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
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