West Virginia State Flags

West Virginia Flag Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Material for the Mountain State

The West Virginia flag features a white field with a blue border and an intricate central coat of arms. To ensure the symbols of the "Mountain State" stay crisp and vibrant, choose the right 100% American-made fabric:

• For High-Elevation & High-Wind Ridges: We recommend our 2-Ply Tough-Ply Polyester West Virginia Flags. This is our "Ridge-Warrior" fabric, designed specifically for Wheeling, Beckley, and Martinsburg. The 2-ply construction is vital for West Virginia because the flag is typically flown in more rugged, open environments; this fabric provides the strength needed to resist tearing in the higher wind speeds of the Allegheny Front.

• For Brilliant Color & Quick-Drying: Our Heavy-Duty Nylon West Virginia Flags are the #1 choice for homes in Fairmont, Bluefield, and Clarksburg. These flags are vapor-jetted with specialized UV-inhibitors to protect the white field and "Ateneo Blue" border from sun-bleaching. They are lightweight, meaning they fly in the slightest breeze and dry almost instantly after mountain rain.

• The Tidmore Standard: Every West Virginia flag we sell is 100% Made in the USA, FMAA-certified, and strictly follows the Senate Joint Resolution No. 18 (1929). We ensure the rhododendron wreath and the "State of West Virginia" ribbon are rendered in the correct official colors.

If you’re not sure whether nylon or polyester is right for your display, check out our guide to the best flag materials for West Virginia weather to match your material to your wind, sun, and weather conditions

Sizes & Pole Recommendations

While our Heavy-Duty Nylon is the standard for color, and our 2-Ply Polyester is built for Mountain winds, the scale of your flag is vital. Per West Virginia Code § 7-3-2a, county courthouses typically use a 4x6ft flag. Before you order, see our West Virginia State Flag Size Guide to learn why a 20ft residential pole typically requires a 3x5ft flag, while a 25ft pole—common for State Capitol buildings and local schools—is better suited for a 4x6ft design.

The Meaning of the West Virginia Flag: Mountaineers Are Always Free

Adopted on March 7, 1929, the West Virginia flag is a masterpiece of industrial and agricultural symbolism. At Tidmore Flags, we honor the "Mountain State" by adhering to these official symbolic requirements:

• The Central Rock: Inscribed with the date June 20, 1863, it represents stability and the day West Virginia joined the Union.

• The Farmer and Miner: These figures represent the state's dual pillars of strength—agriculture and industry. The farmer holds an ax and plow, while the miner holds a pickax.

• The Crossed Rifles: West Virginia is the only state flag to feature crossing rifles, surmounted by a Phrygian cap (Cap of Liberty), symbolizing that freedom was won and will be maintained by force of arms.

• The Rhododendron Wreath: Encircling the lower part of the seal is a wreath of Rhododendron maximum, the state flower.

• The Latin Motto: Below the rock, the phrase "Montani Semper Liberi" translates to "Mountaineers Are Always Free."

• Official Colors: We use the specified "Ateneo Blue" (Pantone 654 C) for the border and "Spanish Green" for the rhododendron leaves, ensuring your flag is indistinguishable from the official banners flying at the State Capitol in Charleston.