Virginia State Route 20

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Virginia State Route 20 is a north-south roadway. Within the area, it runs north from Scottsville through Charlottesville and Albemarle County to Orange. This section of the road is part of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground scenic by-way.

History

In the 1800's, Route 20 was known as "Road of the Presidents" because it came close to the homes of Madison, Monroe and Thomas Jefferson. In 1921, Route 20 was the first road in Albemarle County to be paved using state funds[1].

Intersections

Route 20 has an exit to and from I-64 immediately prior to entering Charlottesville.

Signage

As Route 20 enters Charlottesville from the south it is signed Monticello Avenue. Route 20 continues as Avon Street, High Street, becomes briefly contiguous with U.S. Route 250 as it leaves the city over the Free Bridge.

Notes

  1. Web. "Paving Route 20 to Charlottesville, 1921.", A Photo Archive of Scottsville, Scottsville Museum, 2001, retrieved 28 June 2010.

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