Route 52
Forming part of a multi state route with SR 52 north from Wilmington, Delaware, PA 52 extends 11.4 miles from the state line to West Chester. PA 52 initially heads north through Pennsbury township to Fairville and Mendenhall in Kennett township. A 0.35 mile overlap with U.S. 1 shifts the route west onto Lenape Road north. PA 52 follows Lenape Road through Pocopson township to Lenape and onto Bradford Street along the West Chester borough line. PA 52 turns east along Price Street to conclude at U.S. 322 Business (High Street).
North
The first confirming marker for PA 52 stands just beyond the Delaware line. PA 52 travels 11.78 miles overall to U.S. 322 Business in West Chester.
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South
Removed sometime after 2007, the first shield for PA 52 south was posted along Price Street just west of U.S. 322 Business (High Street) in West Chester.
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PA 52 turns south toward Lenape along Bradford Avenue on the West Chester and East Bradford township line.
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PA 100 formerly overlapped with PA 52 south along Price Street and Bradford Avenue in West Chester.
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Prior to 2001, PA 52 (Lenape Road) split with PA 100 south at Creek Road (SR 3100) by Lenape. PA 100 formed a multi state route with SR 100 south to Elsmere, Delaware.
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PA 52 (Lenape Road) crosses over Brandywine Picnic Park on a narrow bridge preceding Brandywine Creek.
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PA 52 (Lenape Road) enters Kennett township east of Longwood Gardens. The state route combines with U.S. 1 east to Kennett Pike at Hamorton.
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Photo Credits:
- Alex Nitzman: 08/15/04, 12/23/18
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Page Updated Saturday January 16, 2021.