Virginia Cutout Collection: US Highways

  • Cutout US 1 Shield; Alexandria.  In Old Town Alexandria, US 1 is split on Patrick (North) and Henry (South) Streets. Taken by Jimmy Storey; May 2002.
  • US 1 and US 301 Cutout Shields; Richmond. Taken by Bill Manning.
  • Cutout US 1 and US 301 North Shields; Richmond.  Taken by Bill Manning.
  • North US 1 cutout; Alexandria.  Taken by Mike Roberson; May 25, 2006.


  • Alternate US 11 and US 460 Cutouts; Roanoke. These were steel signs with an embossed border.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • US 11 Alternate/460 and VA 116 cutouts; Roanoke. Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • South US 11/220/221 and Sout VA 116 cutouts; Roanoke. Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • US 11/ Alt 58/ VA 75/ 'TO' I-81 VA shields; Abingdon.  These were still standing as of 2001.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1992.
  • US 11/52 cutouts; Ft. Chiswell.  These are leftover signs from when I-77/81 was still unfinished in the area.  These signs were still standing in the Summer or 2004.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • North/South US 11/ West US 211; New Market.  These were located just east of the interchange with US 11 at the Western Terminus of US 211.  These shields no longer are posted.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1995.
  • North US 11 / East US 211 shields; New Market.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1995.
  • South US 11 / West US 211 shields; New Market.  US 211 leaves US 11 here only to travel another 1/4 mile where it ends at I-81.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1995
  • Business US 11/ West US 250/ VA 254 cutouts; Staunton. Taken by Michael Summa; 1995.
  • US 11/19 cutouts; Bristol.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1995.
  • South US 11/ 'TO' US 19 South cutouts; Abingdon.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • US 11/58 Alternate/ VA 75 South Cutouts and 'TO' I-81 Virginia shields; Abingdon. Taken by HB Elkins; April 30, 1999.
  • East US 250 / South US 11 / East VA 254 Cutouts; Staunton.  An interesting Interstate shield is found in this photo.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • US 11/11 Business/250 and East VA 254 Cutouts; Staunton.  Takeb by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • US 11 North and West US 250 Cutouts; Staunton.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • US 11 and VA 55 cutouts; Strasburg.  A great extreme close-up photo. Taken by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • US 11/19/ Alternate 58 cutouts; Abingdon.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2001.
  • US 11/ Alternate US 58 East cutouts; Abingdon.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2001.
  • US 11 North / US 52 South cutouts; Ft. Chiswell.  These are located on a service road near I-77/81.  Taken by William Lawson; November 2002.
  • US 11 North Cutout with erroneous US 55 shields; Strasburg.  Taken by Oscar  Voss; June 14, 2003.
  • US 11 and VA 55 Cutouts; Strasburg.  Taken by Oscar Voss; June 14, 2003.
  • US 11 North Cutout and VA 55 West shield; Strasburg. Taken by William Lawson; July 2003
  • US 11 and VA 16 North cutouts; Marion.  Taken by Matthew Craig; September 4, 2003.
  • South US 11 and 'To' South US 19 cutouts with West US 58 Alt and 'TO' US 19 South shields; Abingdon.  So which way do you take to get to US 19 South?. Taken by H.B. Elkins; June 2004.
  • Interstate 81 South and Cutout US 11 South shields; Natural Bridge.  Located south of Exit 175, this cutout appears to be common with ones used on guide signs. Taken by Oscar Voss; August 2004.
  • West US 250 and North US 11 cutouts; Staunton.  Taken by Mike Roberson; January 22, 2006.
  • South US 11 Cutout; Staunton.  Taken by Mike Roberson; January 22, 2006.
  • North US 11 Cutout; Fairfield.  Taken by Mike Roberson; January 22, 2006.
  • North and South US 11 Cutouts; Steele's Tavern.  Taken by Mike Roberson.  January 22, 2006.
  • North and South US 11 Cutouts and US Bike 76 shield; Natural Bridge. Taken by Mike Roberson; Janaury 26, 2006.
  • US 11 cutouts on SR 631 at VA 277; Stephens City.  Taken by Mike Roberson; February 1, 2006.
  • West US 33 and South US 11 cutouts; Harrisonburg.  Taken by Mike Roberson; March 18, 2006.
  • US 11 cutouts on Maryland Ave.; Harrisonburg.  Taken by Mike Roberson; January 16, 2007.
  • US 11 cutouts on Cantrell Ave.; Harrisonburg.  Taken by Mike Roberson; January 16, 2007. 
  • 'TO' US 11 cutout; Marion.  Taken by Mike Roberson; August 18, 2007. 


  • US 11E/ US 19/ US 411 Cutouts; Bristol.  This photo was taken at the TN/VA state line.  Although US 411 never entered Virginia, it did receive a cutout, even 20 years after its truncation. Taken by Michael Summa; 1992.
  • US 11E/ US 19/ VA 381 cutouts; Bristol.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1995.


  • US 11W / US 421 and 'To' I-81 Virginia shields; Bristol.  Oddly US 11W on the overheads reads 'South'; the banner for the shield reads 'West'. Taken by Michael Summa; 1992. 

  • Business US 13 Shields; Eastville.  Black & White photo. Taken by William Lawson; April 2003.
  • Business US 13 Shields; Eastville.  Located at Secondary Route 631. Taken by William Froehlig; April 2003.
  • Another set of Business US 13 Cutouts; Eastville.  Taken by William Froehlig; April 2003.
  • South US 13 cutout; Northampton County.  Located at Secondary Route 620 (since replaced).  Taken by William Froehlig; April 2003.
  • South US 13 cutout; Northampton County.  Located at Secondary Route 624 (since replaced).  Taken by William Froehlig; April 2003.
  • South US 13 cutout; Bayview.  Located at Secondary Route 642. Taken by Mike Roberson; April 26, 2007. 


  • Business US 15 and 460 cutouts; Farmville. Taken by Michael Summa; 1992.
  • US 15/522 South / East VA 3 cutouts; Culpeper.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • North US 15/29 Shields; Culpeper.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • US 15 and Business VA 20 Cutouts; Orange.  Taken by Bill Manning; 2002
  • US 15/33 and VA 231 Cutouts; Gordonsville.  Taken by Doug Kerr; June 6, 2004.
  • South US 15/522 and East VA 3 Cutouts; Culpeper.  Taken by Mike Roberson; November 10, 2005.
  • South US 15 Cutout; Culpeper.  Taken by Mike Roberson; November 10, 2005.
  • 'TO' US 15 and 'TO' US 33 cutouts with VA 231 shields; Gordonsville. Photo taken by Mike Roberson; May 27, 2006.


  • 'TO' North US 17 Cutout; Yorktown.  Taken by William Froehlig; April 2003
  • 'TO' North US 17 Cutout at Secondary Route 1020; Yorktown.  Taken by William Froehlig; April 2003
  • 'TO' North/South US 17 Cutouts; Yorktown.  Taken by William Froehlig; April 2003.
  • US 17 Cutout; Tappahannock.  Taken by Mike Roberson;April 7, 2006.
  • US 17 Cutout; Tappahannock.  Both cutouts are found at Secondary Route 657 just prior/after where US 17 meets US 360.  Taken by Mike Roberson; April 7, 2006.


  • US 19 and 460 bannerless shields; Bluefield.  A great Autumn photo! Taken by Michael Summa; Fall 1991.
  • US 19/460 and VA 102 cutous Bluefield. To see more recent varieties of VA 102 cutout markers go here.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • US 11 E/ US 19/ US 411 Cutouts; Bristol.  This photo was taken at the TN/VA state line.  Although US 411 never entered Virginia, it did receive a cutout, even 20 years after its truncation. Taken by Michael Summa; 1992.
  • Business US 19/460 and VA 16 Cutous with Cutout 'To' US 19/460 shields; Tazewell. Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • US 11E/ US 19/ VA 381 cutouts; Bristol.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1995.
  • US 11/19 cutouts; Bristol.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1995.
  • US 19 North and US 58 Alternate West Cutouts; Greendale, Washington County.  Visible in the background is modern signage for US 19 South and US 58A East.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • South US 19 / West US 460 cutouts; Bluefield. Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • North US 19 / East US 460 cutouts; Bluefield.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • North US 19 Business/ East US 460 Business and VA 16 North Cutouts; Tazewell. Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • US 19/460 Business and VA 61 Cutouts; Tazewell.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • Business US 19/460 shields; Tazewell.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • South US 11/ 'TO' US 19 South cutouts; Abingdon.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • US 11/19/ Alternate 58 cutouts; Abingdon.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2001.
  • South US 11 and 'To' South US 19 cutouts with West US 58 Alt and 'TO' US 19 South shields; Abingdon.  So which way do you take to get to US 19 South?. Taken by H.B. Elkins; June 2004.
  • 'TO' US 19 and 460 cutouts with older VA 16 shield; Tazewell.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • South Business US 19 / West Business US 460 and South VA 16 cutouts; Tazewell. Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • Business US 19 / Business US 460/ South VA 16 and North VA 16 Alternate cutouts; Tazewell.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • Second set of Business US 19/460 and VA 16 South/ North 16 Alternate cutouts; Tazewell.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • North Business US 19/ East Business US 460 and VA 61 Cutouts; Tazewell. Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • South Business US 19 / West Business US 460 and VA 61 Cutouts; Tazewell. Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • South Business US 19 / West Business US 460 and VA 16 cutouts; Tazewell. Taken by Chris E.; July 2005.
  • South VA 16 and US 19/460 Business cutouts; Tazewell. Photo taken by Mike Roberson; July 21, 2007. 
  • South US 19 and West US 460 cutouts; Bluefield. Photo taken by Mike Roberson; July 21, 2007. 
  • East US 460 and North US 19 cutouts; Bluefield. Photo taken by Mike Roberson; July 21, 2007. 
  • Second set of South US 19 and West US 460 cutouts; Bluefield.  The US 19 cutout looks a bit older. Photo taken by Mike Roberson; July 21, 2007. 


  • US 21 South/ US 221 and US 58 Cutouts; Independence.  These signs no longer exist.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • Cutouts for US 21/58/221 on US 58 East; Independence.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • US 21 Cutouts at Route 684; South of Wytheville.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • Very rare US 21 cutouts; Elk Creek.  Taken by Mike Roberson; April 13, 2007. 


  • Business US 23/ Business US 58/ Business US 421 Cutouts; Gate City.  Today, only Business US 23 is signed through town.  Taken by Michael Summa, 1992
  • Weathered Business US 23 cutout and Route 604 North shield; Wise.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2001.
  • VA 74/ US 23 South/US 58 Alternate West cutouts; Norton.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2001.
  • Cutouts for US 23 South/US 58 Alternate/US 23 Business; Norton.  Taken by Todd Medley; September 2001.  

  • North US 29 / East US 50 / East US 211 and VA 123 Cutouts; Falls Church.  Includes a 'To' I-66 Virginia shield. Black and White Photo. Taken by Michael Summa; 1969.
  • North US 15/29 Shields; Culpeper.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • US 29 and VA 7 Cutouts; Falls Church.  Taken by Allen Seth Dunn; April 2003.
  • US 29 / VA 7 and VA 237 Cutouts; Falls Church. These well hidden signs are located on Washington St. just before VA 7 (Broad St.) Taken by Oscar Voss; May 2003.
  • US 29 Cutouts; Falls Church.  These are located on VA 7 West at the intersection with US 29.   Taken by Oscar Voss; May 2003.
  • South Business US 29 and South VA 231 Cutouts with North US 29 shield; Madison. Taken by Miker Roberson, November 10, 2005.
  • US 29 Cutouts; Madison.  Taken by Mike Roberson; January 16, 2007. 


  • US 33 East/US 250 East Cutouts; Richmond.  Taken by Bill Manning.
  • US 33 East Cutout; Gordonsville.  Taken by Bill Manning; 2002.
  • US 15/33 and VA 231 Cutouts; Gordonsville.  Taken by Doug Kerr; June 6, 2004.
  • US 33 and VA 42 North cutouts; Harrisonburg.  Taken by Mike Roberson; March 18, 2006.
  • VA 42 and US 33 West cutouts; Harrisonburg.  Taken by Mike Roberson; March 18, 2006.
  • Older US 33 and South VA 42 cutouts; Harrisonburg.  Taken by Mike Roberson; March 18, 2006.
  • West US 33 and South US 11 cutouts; Harrisonburg.  Taken by Mike Roberson; March 18, 2006.
  • 'TO' US 15 and 'TO' US 33 cutouts with VA 231 shields; Gordonsville. Photo taken by Mike Roberson; May 27, 2006.
  • West US 33 cutout; Harrisonburg.  Photo taken by Mike Roberson; January 16, 2007. 
  • US 33 West cutout; Montevideo. Photo taken by Mike Roberson; January 16, 2007. 


  • North US 29 / East US 50 / East US 211 and VA 123 Cutouts; Falls Church.  Includes a 'To' I-66 Virginia shield. Black & White Photo  Taken by Michael Summa; 1969.


  • US 52 Cutouts at County Route 600; Wythe County. The wooden sign post may have been cut when US 21 was decommissioned here a little over a decade earlier.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • US 11/52 cutouts; Ft. Chiswell.  These are leftover signs from when I-77/81 was still unfinished in the area.  These signs were still standing in the Winter of 2007.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • New and old US 52 Cutouts; Wytheville.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996. Mike Roberson returned to the area in August 2007, and the same signs were still here! 
  • Borderless US 52/58/221 and VA 100 cutouts; Hillsville.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • Borderless US 52 cutouts; Hillsville.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • Borderless cutouts US 52/58/221 and 'TO' VA 100; Hillsville.  These are the same cutouts as Summa's 1996 shot six years later.  Taken by William Lawson; November 2002.
  • US 11 North / US 52 South cutouts; Ft. Chiswell.  These are located on a service road near I-77/81.  Taken by William Lawson; November 2002.


  • US 58/460 and VA 10/32 cutouts; Suffolk.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1973.
  • US 11/ Alt 58/ VA 75/ 'TO' I-81 VA shields; Abingdon.  These were still standing as of 2001.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1992.
  • Business US 23/ Business US 58/ Business US 421 Cutouts; Gate City.  Today, only Business US 23 is signed through town.  Taken by Michael Summa, 1992.
  • US 58/221 cutouts on VA 89 North; Galax. These signs were removed between 1993 and 2001.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • US 21 South/ US 221 and US 58 Cutouts; Independence.  These signs no longer exist.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • Cutouts for US 21/58/221 on US 58 East; Independence.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • US 58 and US 211 Cutouts at VA 274; Independence.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • US 58 Cutouts; Grayson County. A great fall shot taken near Grayson Highlands State Park.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • US 19 North and US 58 Alternate West Cutouts; Greendale, Washington County.  Visible in the background is modern signage for US 19 South and US 58A East.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • US 58 East cutout and distance guide sign; Green Cove. Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • Borderless US 52/58/221 and VA 100 cutouts; Hillsville.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • US 11/58 Alternate/ VA 75 South Cutouts and 'TO' I-81 Virginia shields; Abingdon. Taken by HB Elkins; April 30, 1999.
  • VA 74/ US 23 South/US 58 Alternate West cutouts; Norton.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2001.
  • US 11/19/ Alternate 58 cutouts; Abingdon.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2001.
  • US 11/ Alternate US 58 East cutouts; Abingdon.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2001.
  • US 58 and US 221 Cutouts; Hillsville.  Taken by William Lawson; May 2001.
  • Cutouts for US 23 South/US 58 Alternate/US 23 Business.  Norton. Taken by Todd Medley; September 2001.
  • Borderless cutouts US 52/58/221 and 'TO' VA 100; Hillsville.  These are the same cutouts as Summa's 1996 shot six years later.  Taken by William Lawson; November 2002.
  • 'TO' West US 58 Cutout; Franklin.  Found on South Street (US 258) near College Drive.  Taken by Oscar Voss; November 2003.
  • Old East Alternate US 58 cutout; Norton.  Taken by Oscar Voss; June 2004.
  • 'TO' Old Alternate US 58 and East VA 74 cutouts; Norton.  Taken by Oscar Voss; June 2004.
  • Pair of US 58 cutouts; Konnarock. Taken by Mike Roberson; May 18, 2007. 


  • Cutouts for US 60/220; Covington.  Signs are at the beginning of the US 60/220 Multiplex.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1990.
  • US 60/220/I-64 Virginia; Clifton Forge.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1997.
  • West US 60 cutout shield; Clifton Forge. Taken by Michael Summa; 1997.
  • US 60 East cutout; Clifton Forge.  Taken by Shawn DeCasril May 4, 2000.
  • US 60 East cutout and Business US 220 shield; Clifton Forge.  Compare the size of the cutout to the modern US 220 Shield.  Photo taken by Shawn DeCasri; May 6, 2000.
  • VA 5 East and US 60 cutouts; Richmond.  Located in the Church Hill Area.  Taken by Bill Manning; July 2000.
  • I-64 VA/US 60/US 220 cutouts; Covington. One of my personal favorite close-up shots.  The I-64 shields is created out of a VA cutout shield. Taken by William Lawson; December 26, 2000.
  • US 60/220 Cutouts with original I-64 shields; Clifton Forge.  The I-64 Virginia Shields are of vintage issue.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • West US 60/ North US 220 and North VA 188 cutouts; Clifton Forge. Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • East US 60/ US 220 cutouts; Covington.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • Another set of East US 60 and US 220 cutouts; Covington.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • East US 60 cutout; Covington.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • East US 60 and 'TO' US 220 Cutouts; Covington.  It appears that a 'North' directional banner is missing.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • North US 220 and West US 60 cutouts with South Business US 220 shields; Clifton Forge.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • West US 60 and North US 220 cutouts with I-64 Virginia shield; Clifton Forge. Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • West US 60 and North US 220 cutouts; Clifton Forge.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • Final set of West US 60/ North US 220 cutouts; Clifton Forge.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • US 60 cutouts at VA 154; Covington.  Taken by Mike Roberson; January 26, 2007. 
  • US 60 cutouts at the Humpback Bridge Wayside; Callaghan.  Taken by Mike Roberson; January 26, 2007. 


  • North US 29 / East US 50 / East US 211 and VA 123 Cutouts; Falls Church. Includes a 'To' I-66 Virginia shield.  Black and white photo. Taken by Michael Summa; 1969.
  • North/South US 11/ West US 211; New Market.  These were located just east of the interchange with US 11 at the Western Terminus of US 211.  These shields no longer are posted.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1995.
  • North US 11 / East US 211 shields; New Market.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1995.
  • South US 11 / West US 211 shields; New Market.  US 211 leaves US 11 here only to travel another 1/4 mile where it ends at I-81.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1995.
  • US 211 cutouts; Luray.  These were located near US 340 Business. Photo taken by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • US 211 West Cutout; Luray.  This is along Business US 211 through the town.  All cutouts in Luray omit the 'Business' banner.  Taken by Oscar Voss; June 1, 2003.
  • US 211 East Cutout; Luray.  Again, the 'Business' banner is missing. Taken by Oscar Voss; June 14, 2003. 

  • Cutouts for US 60/220; Covington.  Signs are at the beginning of the US 60/220 Multiplex.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1990.
  • South US 11/220/221 and Sout VA 116 cutouts; Roanoke. Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • North US 221/ 'To' US 220 cutous; Roanoke.  Taken by Michael Summal; 1991.
  • North US 220 and Business US 220; Roanoke.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • US 60/220/I-64 Virginia; Clifton Forge.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1997.
  • US 220 cutouts; Covington.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1997.
  • North US 220 cutout; Covington.  Of note the 'North' banner is placed below the shield.  Taken by Michael Summal; 1997.
  • I-64 VA/US 60/US 220 cutouts; Covingtion.  One of my personal favorite close-up shots.  The I-64 shields is created out of a VA cutout shield. Taken by William Lawson; December 26, 2000.
  • US 220 Cutouts just south of the WV/VA Line. Taken by William Lawson; December 26, 2000.
  • I-64/US 60/US 220 between Covington and Clifton Forge.  The US 220 shield is a bgs cutout. Taken by William Lawson; December 26, 2000.
  • US 60/220 Cutouts with original I-64 shields; Clifton Forge.  The I-64 Virginia Shields are of vintage issue.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • West US 60/ North US 220 and North VA 188 cutouts; Clifton Forge. Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • East US 60/ US 220 cutouts; Covington.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • Another set of East US 60 and US 220 cutouts; Covington.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • East US 60 and 'TO' US 220 Cutouts; Covington.  It appears that a 'North' directional banner is missing.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • North US 220 and West US 60 cutouts with South Business US 220 shields; Clifton Forge.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • West US 60 and North US 220 cutouts with I-64 Virginia shield; Clifton Forge. Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • West US 60 and North US 220 cutouts; Clifton Forge.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • Final set of West US 60/ North US 220 curouts; Clifton Forge.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • US 220 cutouts; Monterey.  Again, another scenic backdrop. Taken by Mike Roberson; March 18, 2006.


  • South US 11/220/221 and Sout VA 116 cutouts; Roanoke. Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • North US 221/ 'To' US 220 cutous; Roanoke.  Taken by Michael Summal; 1991.
  • US 221/460 and VA 122 North cutouts; Bedford.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1992.
  • US 221 South / US 460 West Cutouts; Bedford.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1992.
  • US 221/460 and VA 43/122 cutouts; Bedford.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1992.
  • US 58/221 cutouts on VA 89 North; Galax. These signs were removed between 1993 and 2001.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • US 58 and US 211 Cutouts at VA 274; Independence.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • Cutouts for US 21/58/221 on US 58 East; Independence.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • US 21 South/ US 221 and US 58 Cutouts; Independence.  These signs no longer exist.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1993.
  • Borderless US 52/58/221 and VA 100 cutouts; Hillsville.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • US 58 and US 221 Cutouts; Hillsville.  Taken by William Lawson; May 2001
  • Borderless cutouts US 52/58/221 and 'TO' VA 100; Hillsville.  These are the same cutouts as Summa's 1996 shot six years later.  Taken by William Lawson; November 2002.

  • US 33 East/US 250 East Cutouts; Richmond. Taken by Bill Manning.
  • Business US 11/ West US 250/ VA 254 cutouts; Staunton. Taken by Michael Summa; 1995.
  • US 250 cutous; Staunton. Taken by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • East US 250 / South US 11 / East VA 254 Cutouts; Staunton.  An interesting Interstate shield is found in this photo.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • US 11 North and West US 250 Cutouts; Staunton.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • US 11/11 Business/250 and East VA 254 Cutouts; Staunton.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • West US 250 and North US 11 cutouts; Staunton.  Taken by Mike Roberson; January 22, 2006.
  • East US 250 Cutout and 'TO' I-81 shield; Staunton.  Taken by Mike Roberson; January 22, 2006.
  • Close-up of US 250 cutouts; Hightown.  Taken by Mike Roberson; March 18, 2006.
  • Older US 250 cutouts; Monterey.  Taken by Mike Roberson; March 18, 2006.
  • Newer US 250 cutouts; Monterey.  Taken by Mike Roberson; March 18, 2006.
  • US 250 cutouts; Headwaters.  A very scenic backdrop at any time of the year.  Taken by Mike Roberson; March 18, 2006.
  • Another set of US 250 cutouts; Headwaters.  Taken byMikeRoberson; March 18, 2006.


  • South VA 139 and 'TO' US 301 cutouts; Jarratt.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1976.
  • US 1 and US 301 cutout Shields; Richmond.  Taken by Bill Manning.
  • Cutout US 1 and US 301 North Shields; Richmond.  Taken by Bill Manning.


  • South US 340 / East VA 55 / TO US 522 cutouts; Front Royal.  Taken by Oscar Voss; June 1, 2003.
  • US 340 cutouts at Secondary Route 663; Grottoes.  Taken by William Lawson; July 2003.
  • US 340 cutout at SR 613; Bentonville.  A rather non-standard way of marking US 340 at an intersection.  Taken by Mike Roberson; February 1, 2006.
  • North US 340 cutout; Front Royal.  Taken by Mike Roberson; February 1, 2006.
  • South US 340 cutout and VA 55 East / 'TO' US 522 shields; Front Royal. Taken by Mike Roberson; February 1, 2006.
  • North/South US 340 cutouts; Warren.  Taken by Mike Roberson; February 1, 2006.
  • US 340 cutouts; Elkton.  Taken by Mike Roberson; January 16, 2007.


  • US 360 West Cutout; South Richmond.  Taken by Bill Manning,  

  • US 11 E/ US 19/ US 411 Cutouts; Bristol.  This photo was taken at the TN/VA state line.  Although US 411 never entered Virginia, it did receive a cutout, even 20 years after its truncation. Taken by Michael Summa; 1992. 

  • Business US 23/ Business US 58/ Business US 421 Cutouts; Gate City.  Today, only Business US 23 is signed through town.  Taken by Michael Summa, 1992.
  • US 11W / US 421 and 'To' I-81 Virginia shields; Bristol.  Oddly US 11W on the overheads reads 'South'; the banner for the shield reads 'West'. Taken by Michael Summa; 1992. 

  • US 58/460 and VA 10/32 cutouts; Suffolk.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1973.
  • Alternate US 11 and US 460 Cutouts; Roanoke. These were steel signs with an embossed border.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • US 11 Alternate/460 and VA 116 cutouts; Roanoke. Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • 'TO' I-581 Virginia and cutout US 460 shields; Roanoke.  This was found near the Roanoke Civic Center.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • US 19 and 460 bannerless shields; Bluefield.  A great Autumn photo! Taken by Michael Summa; Fall 1991.
  • US 19/460 and VA 102 cutous Bluefield. To see more recent varieties of VA 102 cutout markers go here.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • VA 100 and US 460 Business Cutouts; Pearisburg.  These were eventually replaced with borderless cutouts shown in the May 2001 photo.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1991.
  • US 221/460 and VA 122 North cutouts; Bedford.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1992.
  • US 221 South / US 460 West Cutouts; Bedford.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1992.
  • US 221/460 and VA 43/122 cutouts; Bedford.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1992.
  • Business US 15 and 460 cutouts; Farmville. Taken by Michael Summa; 1992.
  • Business US 19/460 and VA 16 Cutouts with Cutout 'To' US 19/460 shields; Tazewell. Taken by  Michael Summa; 1993.
  • South US 19 / West US 460 cutouts; Bluefield. Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • North US 19 / East US 460 cutouts; Bluefield.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • North US 19 Business/ East US 460 Business and VA 16 North Cutouts; Tazewell. Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • US 19/460 Business and VA 61 Cutouts; Tazewell.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • Business US 19/460 shields; Tazewell.  Taken by Michael Summa; 1996.
  • VA 100 and Business US 460 Cutouts; Pearisburg. There is no black border on these cutouts; they replaced outline cutouts that stood as late as 1991. Taken by William Froehlig; May 24, 2003.
  • US 460 Cutout and I-85 Shield; Petersburg.  This cutout is a typical guide sign cutout; however, there is a black outline on the edge of the 460 shield. Taken by Bill Manning; July 2002.
  • US 460 and VA 100 borderless cutouts; Pearisburg.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Spring 2003.
  • 'TO' US 19 and 460 cutouts with older VA 16 shield; Tazewell.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • South Business US 19 / West Business US 460 and South VA 16 cutouts; Tazewell. Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • Business US 19 / Business US 460/ South VA 16 and North VA 16 Alternate cutouts; Tazewell.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • Second set of Business US 19/460 and VA 16 South/ North 16 Alternate cutouts; Tazewell.  Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • North Business US 19/ East Business US 460 and VA 61 Cutouts; Tazewell. Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • South Business US 19 / West Business US 460 and VA 61 Cutouts; Tazewell. Taken by H.B. Elkins; Summer 2004.
  • South Business US 19 / West Business US 460 and VA 16 cutouts; Tazewell. Taken by Chris E.; July 2005.
  • South VA 16 and US 19/460 Business cutouts; Tazewell. Photo taken by Mike Roberson; July 21, 2007. 
  • South US 19 and West US 460 cutouts; Bluefield. Photo taken by Mike Roberson; July 21, 2007. 
  • East US 460 and North US 19 cutouts; Bluefield. Photo taken by Mike Roberson; July 21, 2007. 
  • Second set of South US 19 and West US 460 cutouts; Bluefield.  The US 19 cutout looks a bit older. Photo taken by Mike Roberson; July 21, 2007. 


  • US 501 North Cutout; South Boston.  Taken by Jimmy Storey; November 2002 

  • US 15/522 South / East VA 3 cutouts; Culpeper.  Taken by Michael Summa; 2000.
  • US 522 South/ VA 3 East cutouts; Culpeper.  Taken by William Lawson; May 11, 2003.
  • South US 340 / East VA 55 / TO US 522 cutouts; Front Royal.  Taken by Oscar  Voss; June 1, 2003.
  • South US 15/522 and East VA 3 Cutouts; Culpeper.  Taken by Mike Roberson; November 10, 2005.
  • South US 522 and East VA 3 Cutouts; Culpeper.  Taken by Mike Roberson; November 10, 2005.
  • North US 522 Cutout and US 15 shields; Culpeper.  Taken by Mike Roberson; November 10, 2005.
  • VA 208 West and US 522 South cutouts with US 522 North shield; Wares Crossroads. Taken by Mike Roberson; April 26, 2006.

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