| Driving Directions: | General Location
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (or more commonly known as St. Mary's) is located in the Borough of Central City, PA in northeastern Somerset County. It serves parishioners living in Somerset, Cambria, and Bedford Counties and is central to the larger cities of Somerset (to the south and west), Johnstown (to the north), and Bedford (to the east). St. Mary's also serves as the "mother parish" to SS Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church in Boswell, PA and SS Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church in Pine Hill, PA. The community of Central City sits atop the beautiful Laurel Highlands of the Allegheny Mountain Range of the Appalachian Mountains. Many tourist attractions are within a short drive from the church including the Flight 93 Memorial and Quecreek Mine Rescue Sites as well as Seven Springs and Hidden Valley Ski Resorts. Despite a declining population now standing at 1,233 (2002), there are still two Orthodox churches in town.
Via US Route 30 from the west
Take US Route 30 east to Route 160 (Reels Corners). Turn left at flashing yellow light and follow Route 160 north to Central City (4.6 miles). When entering the borough limits, stay on Route 160 instead of continuing on Lambert St. Drive through town and pass Mulcahy's Funeral Home, the post office, fire hall and the bank. Instead of turning left to continue on S.R. 160 (Main Street), keep straight on Sunshine Avenue for one block. Church is on right just past Jack's Supermarket.
Via US Route 30 from the east
Take US Route 30 west to Route 160 (Reels Corners). Turn right at flashing yellow light and follow Route 160 north to Central City (4.6 miles). When entering the borough limits, stay on Route 160 instead of continuing on Lambert St. Drive through town and pass Mulcahy's Funeral Home, the post office,fire hall and the bank. Instead of turning left to continue on S.R. 160 (Main Street), keep straight on Sunshine Avenue for one block. Church is on right just past Jack's Supermarket.
Via US Route 219 from the south
Take US Route 219 north to US Route 30, proceed eastbound for 12 miles to Reels Corners (Route 160). Turn left at flashing yellow light and follow Route 160 north to Central City (4.6 miles). When entering the borough limits, stay on Route 160 instead of continuing on Lambert St. Drive through town and pass Mulcahy's Funeral Home, the post office, fire hall and the bank. Instead of turning left to continue on S.R. 160 (Main Street), keep straight on Sunshine Avenue for one block. Church is on right just past Jack's Supermarket.
Via US Route 219 from the north
Take US Route 219 south to Route 56. Follow Route 56 eastbound for 3.9 miles and take Route 160 (Central City) Exit. Take Route 160 south to Central City (10 miles). Turn left at first stop sign (Sunshine Avenue). Church is on right just past Jack's Supermarket.
Via I-76 (PA Turnpike) from the west
Take I-76 to Milepost Exit / Old Exit 10 (Somerset). Upon exiting the toll plaza, go straight at the first light onto Pleasant Avenue. At second light, turn left onto S.R. 281 (Stoyshown Road). Follow S.R. 281 north for 9 miles to US Route 30. Take US Route 30 east for 7.4 miles to Reels Corners (Route 160). Turn left at flashing yellow light and follow Route 160 north to Central City (4.6 miles). When entering the borough limits, stay on Route 160 instead of continuing on Lambert St. Drive through town and pass Mulcahy's Funeral Home, the post office, fire hall and the bank. Instead of turning left to continue on S.R. 160 (Main Street), keep straight on Sunshine Avenue for one block. Church is on right just past Jack's Supermarket.
Via I-76 (PA Turnpike) from the west
Take 76 to Milepost Exit 146 / Old Exit 11 (Bedford). Upon exiting the toll plaza, turn left at first light onto US Business 220. Take US Business 220 0.5 miles north. Turn left at next light and travel 0.4 miles to I-99. Take I-99 south for 2.2 miles to US Route 30 Bypass (Milepost Exit 1). Take Bypass West for 1 mile and US Route 30 18 more miles to Reels Corners (Route 160). Turn right at flashing yellow light and follow Route 160 north to Central City (4.6 miles). When entering the borough limits, stay on Route 160 instead of continuing on Lambert St. Drive through town and pass Mulcahy's Funeral Home, the post office, fire hall and the bank. Instead of turning left to continue on S.R. 160 (Main Street), keep straight on Sunshine Avenue for one block. Church is on right just past Jack's Supermarket.
Via I-99/U.S. 220 from the north
Take I-99 south to US Route 22 (Milepost Exit 28). Take US Route 22 west for 21 miles to US Route 219. Proceed on US Route 219 south for 16 miles to Route 56. Follow Route 56 eastbound for 3.9 miles and take Route 160 (Central City) Exit. Take Route 160 south to Central City (10 miles). Turn left at first stop sign. Church is on right just past Jack's Supermarket.
Via I-99/U.S. 220 from the south
Take I-99 north to US Route 30 Bypass (Milepost Exit 1). Take Bypass west for 1 mile and US Route 30 18 more miles to Reels Corners. Turn right at flashing yellow light and follow Route 160 north to Central City (4.6 miles). When entering the borough limits, stay on Route 160 instead of continuing on Lambert St. Drive through town and pass Mulcahy's Funeral Home, the post office, fire hall and the bank. Instead of turning left to continue on S.R. 160 (Main Street), keep straight on Sunshine Avenue for one block. Church is on right just past Jack's Supermarket. |
