Pennsylvania Route 752 Explained

State:PA
Type:PA 1926
Route:752
Map Custom:yes
Length Mi:1.8
Length Round:1
Established:1930
Decommissioned:1940
Direction A:South
Terminus A: in Horsham
Junction: in Horsham
Direction B:North
Terminus B: in Horsham
Previous Type:PA
Previous Route:747
Next Type:PA
Next Route:756

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.

Route description

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.[1] [2] [3] Today, Dresher Road is a four-lane undivided suburban highway passing several business parks and residential neighborhoods.[2]

History

PA 752 was first designated by 1930 to connect PA 63 to US 611.[1] By 1940, the route was removed.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Pennsylvania Department of Highways. [ftp://ftp.dot.state.pa.us/public/pdf/BPR_pdf_files/Maps/Statewide/Historic_OTMs/1930fr.pdf Tourist Map of Pennsylvania]. 1930. January 27, 2011. dead. http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20110705143935/ftp://ftp.dot.state.pa.us/public/pdf/BPR_pdf_files/Maps/Statewide/Historic_OTMs/1930fr.pdf. July 5, 2011.
  2. ADC Map. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania . 2006. 18th. 1"=2000'. 0-87530-775-2.
  3. Newark, New Jersey 1:250,000 quadrangle. United States Geological Survey. 1947. 2009-11-28.
  4. Pennsylvania Department of Highways. [ftp://ftp.dot.state.pa.us/public/pdf/BPR_pdf_files/Maps/Statewide/Historic_OTMs/1940fr.pdf Official Road Map of Pennsylvania]. 1940. June 24, 2010. dead. http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20110705143930/ftp://ftp.dot.state.pa.us/public/pdf/BPR_pdf_files/Maps/Statewide/Historic_OTMs/1940fr.pdf. July 5, 2011.