A removable sign support system for supporting a sign on the ground includes a
substantially upright support post, configured to removably receive a sign post.
The support post has a substantially horizontal base affixed to its bottom end,
with a plurality of spikes downwardly extending from the base into the ground,
and a lifting connection fixedly attached to the support post. A removal device
is provided for removing the support post from the ground, and includes a moveable
column having a bottom end configured to bear upon the top of the ground near the
base of the support post, and a lever arm pivotally attached to the moveable column.
The removal device is configured to pull the spikes upwardly out of the ground
by engaging the lever arm with the lifting connection and applying a substantially
upward force thereon.
