Where American history began for many: this Welcome to Virginia sign carries "Welcome to Virginia" and "The Old Dominion State" in white capitals on a green panel framed by a fine white keyline. The design and wording are fixed as shown.
The nickname is often traced to King Charles II, who is said to have called the colony his "old dominion" for its loyalty to the Crown during the English Civil War. Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in North America, and eight US presidents were born in Virginia, more than any other state. Richmond is the capital. It suits history lovers, anyone who has driven the Blue Ridge Parkway or Skyline Drive, and families living near Washington, DC.
Display it in a study or library corner, or on a hallway wall. The metal sign is waterproof. Pick Clean for crisp colour or Rusted for a printed weathered effect rather than genuine rust. It is decorative and not an official highway sign.
- Sizes: A6 - 10.5 x 14.8 cm, A5 - 21 x 14.8 cm, A4 - 28.3 x 19.7 cm or A3 - 42 x 30.5 cm, each in a Clean or Rusted style
Pair it with North Carolina to the south, Maryland across the Potomac or West Virginia, which split from Virginia in 1863. More in our US state welcome signs.