Virginia Highway 56

Former Western Segment, Western Terminus

	From 1933-38, VA 56's westernmost end was at VA 5 (now US 250) west of Staunton. This is the view of beginning VA 56 (now SR 612) leaving today's US 250.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken May 27, 2006.
	This is the view of westbound US 250 at SR 612 (old VA 56).   Photo by Mapmikey, taken May 27, 2006.
	This is the view of eastbound US 250 at SR 612 (old VA 56).   Photo by Mapmikey, taken May 27, 2006.
	This is the view of old VA 56 approaching old VA 5.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken May 27, 2006.

Former Western Segment, Eastern Terminus

	From 1933-38, VA 56's westernmost segment ended at the village of McKinley, which is west of VA 252. This is the view looking at the ending of this portion of VA 56, now SR 602 south as it meets SR 682.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken December 5, 2008.
	This is the view looking at the beginning of this portion of VA 56, now SR 602 north as it leaves SR 682.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken December 5, 2008.

Former Western Terminus

	From 1933-45, VA 56 continued west from Steeles Tavern to end at VA 252. This is looking down the VA 56 east beginning (now SR 620) leaving VA 252.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken December 5, 2008.
	This is looking down the VA 56 west ending (now SR 620) at VA 252.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken December 5, 2008.

Western Terminus

	From US 11 southbound. VA 56 has ended here since 1945.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken January 22, 2006.
	From US 11 northbound.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken October 21, 2008.
	Looking down VA 56. The crossing of the mountain on VA 56 is very narrow, steep, and curvy. It looks more like a secondary road.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken January 22, 2006.
	The first VA 56 reassurance assembly. A dirty windshield can simulate what signs would look like in a snowstorm. US Bike 76 follows VA 56 to the Blue Ridge Parkway.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken January 22, 2006.
	Approaching the end of VA 56 at US 11. It is unusual for a primary route to have a two-way directional arrow when approached by another primary route in Virginia.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken January 22, 2006.

Eastern Terminus

	Along US 60 westbound.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken January 26, 2006.
	Heading out VA 56 west. VA 56 has begun here 1933-56; 1960 to today.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken January 26, 2006.
	The view from US 60 eastbound.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken January 21, 2007.

Former Eastern Terminus

	From 1956-60, VA 56 was truncated to end at SR 647 Shipman. This is VA 56 east at SR 647.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken October 21, 2008.
	This is VA 56 west leaving SR 647.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken October 21, 2008.

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Last Updated:  December 26, 2008

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