This article contains my incomplete collection of welcome signs from states, as the United States of America was founded 250 years ago yesterday, Saturday, July 4, 2026; and The Gate With Brian Cohen continues to celebrate the classic American road trip — and what is a great American road trip without crossing state lines?
A Collection of Welcome Signs From States
The welcome signs of states are listed in alphabetical order.
Alabama.
Arizona.
Colorado.
Connecticut.
Florida.
Georgia.
Idaho.
Indiana.
Iowa.
Kansas.
Louisiana.
Maine.
Massachusetts.
Mississippi.
Missouri.
Montana.
Nebraska.
Nevada.
New Hampshire.
New Jersey.
New Mexico.
New York. This controversial version has since been removed; but I do have an updated version somewhere…
North Carolina.
North Dakota.
Ohio.
Oklahoma.
Pennsylvania.
Rhode Island.
South Dakota.
Tennessee.
Texas.
Utah.
Vermont.
Virginia.
West Virginia.
Wyoming.
Final Boarding Call
Today, Sunday, July 5, 2026 is the first day that this article is published — but not the last, as I strive to continue to complete this collection of photographs of welcome signs of states in the United States of America.
Which state has your favorite welcome sign?
All photographs ©2013, ©2017, ©2022, ©2024, and ©2026 by Brian Cohen.
