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Title Sign
Date June 1949
Description This photograph shows a carved wooden sign with the words "SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK SKYLINE DRIVE NORTH BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY SOUTH." The sign is behind a wood guard rail, and is located across the Blue Ridge Parkway from the section 1B parking overlook. In the background of the photo, the Skyline Parkway Motor Court and several automobiles are visible.
Location Location Name: Milepost 0
Parkway Milepost: 0.0
Latitude: 38.030278
Longitude: -78.8575
Creator Individual P.W.V.
Tags Augusta County (Va.)
Automobiles
Motels
Photographs
Signs and signboards
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway