Maryland US Route 50 highway marker sign (1953)

Description

Maryland is the eastmost state served by US Route 50. The highway begins at Ocean City, a beachfront resort town on a barrier island on the Atlantic coast. From there, it crosses onto the mainland Delmarva Peninsula, headed west to Salisbury. US 50 heads northwest to the shore of Chesapeake Bay, then proceeds north along the coast as part of the Chesapeake Country National Scenic Byway. It then turns west to cross the bay using the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel. It serves the northern outskirts of Annapolis, Maryland’s capital, then passes through the southern edge of Bowie and the northeastern D.C. suburbs. US 50 then crosses into Washington DC. After passing through Northern Virginia and West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, US 50 re-enters extreme western Maryland, with a short snippet of the route crossing the tip of Garrett County. This section is notable for reaching the highest point on the Maryland highway system, at Backbone Mountain, 3,095 feet (943 m) above sea level.

Bring home a piece of highway history with this Maryland US Route 50 sign, meticulously reproduced to the exact 1953 standard used on Maryland roads from the 1950s through the early 1960s. Featuring Maryland’s distinctive US route shield outline and the custom block lettering unique to the state, this sign captures a historic design from one of America’s most traveled highways.

We manufacture this sign from heavy-gauge steel for a substantial, premium feel. Unlike low-cost reproductions that cut corners with incorrect fonts, layouts, dimensions, and materials, this sign delivers outstanding accuracy and quality. Its crisp printing and faithful design make it an impressive display piece that will satisfy even the most detail-oriented collectors. Original examples rarely appear for sale and can command prices in the hundreds of dollars. Now you can own a stunning Maryland US Route 50 sign for a fraction of that cost while enjoying exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. This sign makes a striking addition to any garage, office, game room, or vintage Maryland transportation collection.

Our Maryland US Route 50 sign is proudly made in the USA with unmatched quality and precision. Thanks to its durable non-retroreflective finish, it can be installed indoors or outdoors. Mounting holes are included for easy installation. It comes in the following sizes:

• 12 in. × 12 in.
• 16 in. × 16 in.
• 24 in. × 24 in. (the same size as the original signs)
• 36 in. × 36 in.

We can of course make these signs with any route number of your choice,  and not just this style, but others that other states used, and even the classic mileage, direction, and city limit guide signs from the era. Anything you would like, made with unsurpassed quality right here in the good old US of A. Contact us today to place a custom order!

Looking for a different US route in Maryland? We can create custom route signs with any number you choose. We also produce historic highway signs from other states, along with vintage mileage markers, directional signs, city limit signs, and more. Contact us today to discuss a custom sign made specifically for your collection!