PA 163
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West End: Maryland State Line in Antrim Township; Franklin County
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East End: State Line
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PA 163 is a short highway, about three miles in
length, that hugs the Maryland line its entire route. I traveled
this route in October of 2001nd very much enjoyed this short route.
Not only because of how it hugs the Mason-Dixon Line, but because of the
constant, yet short, ups and downs the ride gives along the rolling farmland.
If you ever want to have a little bit of fun and have about 10 minutes
to kill, your next time along Interstate 81 get off the Interstate at Exit
1, and hug the line on 163. It will be well worth your time.
(Jason Ilyes)
PA 163 runs due east-west its entire length except for the last or first
20-30 feet. Heading West, it turns 90 degrees (above photo) and heads
south and you immediately will come to the view shown in the photo below,
the Maryland State Line.
(Jay Rotz)
This photo also gives you an excellent example of the rolling ride PA 163
is, and continues as MD 63.
(Jay Rotz)
This PA 163 East marker happens to stand in Maryland. You can see
the change in pavement and the concrete border pylon followed by the Welcome
to Pennsylvania sign. This photo clearly proves that PA 163 runs
for about 20-30 feet north/south before running east/west.
(Jason Ilyes)
A closer view of the concrete pylon.
(Jay Rotz)
The Eastern Terminus of PA 163 is at US 11 in the Village of State Line.
The actual terminus is located about 25 feet from the Maryland Line if
not closer.
(Jay Rotz)
This view is from US 11 South no more than 500 feet from the Maryland State
Line. There is a definite change in pavement ahead, which is the
change of state maintenance.
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Sources & Links:
PA 163 @ PAHighways.com ---Jeff Kitsko
PA 163 Junction
List @ Central PA Roads ---Tim Reichard
Page Created: August 26, 2002
Last Updated: March 16, 2003
(C) 2002-3 Adam Prince