Route History for US 6

The history of US 6 is presented for each state along the route. The historical discussion highlights

• how the route was numbered in 1925 and early 1926 before it was renumbered US 6.
• changes in the alignment and end points for US 6 between 1926 and today
• the type of road surface (dirt, improved, paved, 4-lane, limited access highway) and how it has changed between 1926 and today
• when US 6 was replaced as a major through route by nearby interstate highways

There are also links at the bottom of the page to external websites with historical information about US 6.

Choose a State:

• Massachusetts
• Rhode Island
• Connecticut
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• Ohio
• Indiana
• Illinois
• Iowa
• Nebraska
• Colorado
• Utah
• Nevada
• California

Links to external websites with information about US 6:

• Federal Highway Administration article titled U.S. 6 - The Grand Army of the Republic Highway
• Route 6: The Longest Transcontinental Highway
• Overview of US 6 on U.S. Highways: From US 1 to (US830).

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