Virginia Highway 3

Western Terminus

Eastern Terminus

At US 522/BUS US 15 in Culpeper, VA At VA 14/BUS US 17 in Gloucester, VA

Western Terminus

The point at which VA 3 eastbound in Culpeper is signed.  These cutouts are located at the left turn lane on southbound BUSINESS US 29.  Photo by Mapmikey.

Looking eastward from the left turn lane pictured above. Technically speaking VA 3 begins at the stoplight just ahead, where US 15 Business splits south from US 522-VA 3.  Photo by Mapmikey, taken September 2005.

Southbound on US 522 at BUS US 15/Orange Rd.  This is the official western terminus of VA 3.  The intersection depicted in the above 2 photos is in the background of this photo.  Photo by Mapmikey, taken March 9, 2007.

Westbound on US 522/VA 3 approaching BUS US 15.  Photo by Mapmikey, taken March 9, 2007.

Arriving at US 15 Business.  Photo by Mapmikey, taken March 9, 2007.

Historic Western Terminus

At the West Virginia state line, where the sun angle disallowed a picture of the road ahead. This was VA 3's west end from 1933-41 and VA 261 after that.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken February 1, 2006.

Heading into West Virginia, which has always secondary on their side.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken April 19, 2010.

Heading into Virginia   Photo by Mapmikey, taken April 19, 2010.

Eastern Terminus

The eastern terminus in Gloucester.  Of note is that both of VA 3's termini are at BUSINESS US routes as well as while duplexed with another route (VA 14 in this case).  Photo by Adam Froehlig, taken May 17, 2003.

From US 17 Business northbound at VA 3-14.  Photo by Mapmikey, taken April 26, 2007.

Beginning down VA 3-14.  Photo by Mapmikey, taken October 27, 2007.

VA 3 comes to an end at 17 Business.  Photo by Mapmikey, taken April 26, 2007.

Historic Eastern Termini

At the end of SR 695 at the Rappahanock River, where VA 3 east ended from 1933-50.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken February 16, 2007.

At the beginning of SR 695 leaving the cul-de-sac.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken February 16, 2007.

On westbound VA 3 at White Stone, where VA 200 begins to the left. From 1950-57 VA 3 began to the left while VA 200 was ahead.   Photo by Adam Froehlig, taken May 17, 2003.

On today's eastbound VA 3. Originally, this was VA 200 southbound coming to an end, with VA 3 east on SR 695 and VA 3 west on today's VA 200 north.   Photo by Adam Prince, taken August 26, 2006.

On VA 200 southbound approaching VA 3. This was VA 3 coming to an end 1950-57.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken February 16, 2007.

On SR 695 westbound at VA 3-200. VA 3 began straight ahead.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken February 16, 2007.

Beginning up VA 3 North from 1950-57.   Photo by Mapmikey, taken February 16, 2007.

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Last Updated:  March 1, 2012

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