West Virginia State Flags
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West Virginia Nylon Flag
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American Flag + West Virginia Flag Nylon Bundle
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West Virginia Polyester Flag
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West Virginia Indoor Flag with Pole Hem & Gold Fringe
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American Flag + West Virginia Polyester Flag Bundle
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West Virginia State Flag Presentation Set
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West Virginia State Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the West Virginia State Flags state flag — including history, display rules, sizing, and where to buy.
Tidmore Flags carries authentic, US-made West Virginia state flags in nylon and polyester, available in multiple sizes for homes, businesses, and institutions.
For a 20-foot pole, a 3x5 ft flag is standard. For a 25-foot pole, go with 4x6 ft. For 30-35 feet, use 5x8 ft. West Virginia's Appalachian Mountain terrain can channel and amplify winds significantly — mountain ridgeline locations should size conservatively and use heavy-duty hardware.
For West Virginia's Appalachian climate, a heavy-duty nylon or polyester flag is recommended. West Virginia is one of the most ice-storm-prone states in the US, and the Appalachian Mountains also generate strong wind events. Polyester handles ice and wind better than standard nylon, making it the better long-term choice for most West Virginia locations.
West Virginia's ice storms are extremely hard on outdoor flags — ice accumulation tears fabric and destroys grommets. A quality polyester flag flown daily typically lasts 6 to 12 months in West Virginia, but may need replacing sooner after particularly severe ice storm seasons. Bringing the flag in any time icing is forecast is the single most important thing you can do to extend its life.
Yes, but the US flag must always fly on top when both are on the same pole. On separate poles of equal height, they can fly at the same level with the US flag to its own right (observer's left) and both flags the same size.
A sewn West Virginia flag is the better investment. The detailed coat of arms with the farmer, miner, and crossed rifles requires quality construction to maintain accuracy and color against West Virginia's ice storms, mountain winds, and humid summers.
West Virginia was formed when the western counties of Virginia refused to secede from the Union during the Civil War. The mountainous western region had different economic interests, relying on small farms, timber, and coal rather than plantation agriculture. West Virginia was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863, a date prominently displayed on the state flag.
In West Virginia, use stainless steel or brass snap hooks rated for below-zero temperatures — standard plastic snap hooks crack in West Virginia's frequent ice and cold. Use a quality polyester halyard rope that stays flexible in icing conditions. Ensure your pole base is anchored securely as mountain wind loads can be substantial.
For indoor ceremonial display, use a pole sleeve flag on an 8-foot pole with a base and ornament. Gold fringe is the traditional finish. West Virginia's white flag with the blue border and detailed coat of arms and rhododendron wreath looks sharp in formal settings like courtrooms, schools, and government buildings.
Retire your worn West Virginia flag by burning in a dignified ceremony. West Virginia VFW posts, American Legion chapters, and fire departments hold regular flag retirement ceremonies throughout the state.
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