Geographically Yours Welcome: 2013

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

United States of America

New Year's Eve: It's time to take stock of progress in documenting how places across the United States say Welcome. Over the past two years, since January 30, 2012, 310 pictures of welcome signs have been posted from localities in 48 of the 50 states, plus one from the District of Columbia and one from the UK. The map above catalogs the number of times each state has been represented in "Geographically Yours Welcome."

Welcome signs are one way places combat "placelessness." Not only do they give our towns and cities a chance to introduce themselves with a name, they also offer opportunities to include other distinguishing information, including how old they are. Unlike the bipeds who place the placards. localities love to let us know when they were founded or incorporated.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Rayne, Louisiana

Looking Back and Looking Forward
Welcome to LaRayne, Louisiana, 2011.
Friends are Forever / Do Come Back!
We Have Been Expecting You!

Friday, December 27, 2013

Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree
Welcome to Spruce Pine, North Carolina, 2009.
The Mineral City

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree
Welcome to Downtown Spruce Pine, North Carolina, 2012.
The Mineral City / National Historic Registry

Monday, December 23, 2013

Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree
Welcome to Spruce Pine, North Carolina, 2011.
The Mineral City

Friday, December 20, 2013

Brazil, Indiana

The World Comes to the Heartland.
Welcome to Brazil, Indiana, 1998.
Home of the State Champions

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Morocco, Indiana

The World Comes to the Heartland.
Welcome to Morocco, Indiana, 1999.
Home of Hoosier Hospitality

Monday, December 16, 2013

Angola, Indiana

The World Comes to the Heartland.
Welcome to Angola, Indiana, 2008.

Friday, December 13, 2013

Kilmarnock, Virginia

In a Water-Tower Town
Welcome to Kilmarnock, Virginia, 2011.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Midway, Georgia

In a Water-Tower Town
Welcome to Midway, Georgia, 2012.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Nunn, Colorado

In a Water-Tower Town
Welcome to Nunn, Colorado, 2013.
Watch Nunn Grow / A Centennial Town

Friday, December 6, 2013

St. Charles, Iowa

Saints for the Advent Season
Welcome to St. Charles, Iowa, 2008.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

St. Albans, West Virginia

Saints for the Advent Season
Welcome to St. Albans, West Virginia, 2010.

Monday, December 2, 2013

St. George, South Carolina

Saints for the Advent Season
Welcome to St. George, South Carolina, 2007.
The Town Of Friendly People

Friday, November 29, 2013

Monte Sereno, California

A Fowl Hello
Welcome to Monte Sereno, California, 2006.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Andover, New York

A Fowl Hello
Welcome to Andover, New York, 2013.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Fairmont, North Dakota

A Fowl Hello
Welcome to Fairmont, North Dakota, 2007.
Where the Sun Shines First in North Dakota

Friday, November 22, 2013

South Hill, Virginia

Compass South
Welcome to South Hill, Virginia, 2013.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

South Charleston, West Virginia

Compass South
Welcome to South Charleston, West Virginia, 2010.
Someplace Special

Monday, November 18, 2013

South Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Compass South
Welcome to South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 2013.
Home of the Little League World Series

Friday, November 15, 2013

South Windsor, Connecticut

Where and Welcome
Welcome to South Windsor, Connecticut, 2009.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

South Windsor, Connecticut

Where but No Welcome
Welcome to Windsor, Connecticut, 2009.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Where and Welcome
Welcome to Fernandina Beach, Florida, 2008.
Isle of Eight Flags

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Franklinville, New York

Where and Welcome
Welcome to Franklinville, New York, 2013.
Home of Kimberly Pressler / Miss U.S.A. 1999 / V.F.W. Post 9487

Monday, November 11, 2013

Franklinville, New York

Where but No Welcome
Franklinville, New York, 2013.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Mankato, Kansas

Brick Wall Welcome
Welcome to Mankato, Kansas, 2009.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Mars Hill, North Carolina

Brick Wall Welcome
Welcome to Mars Hill, North Carolina, 2012.
Home of Mars Hill College

Monday, November 4, 2013

Clive, Iowa

Brick Wall Welcome
Welcome to Clive, Iowa, 2008.

Friday, November 1, 2013

Scandia, Kansas

Field Stone Welcome
Welcome to Scandia, Kansas, 2009.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Palm Desert, California

Field Stone Welcome
Welcome to Palm Desert, California, 2013.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Mesquite, Nevada

Field Stone Welcome
Welcome to Mesquite, Nevada, 2009.
. . . your future is here!

Friday, October 25, 2013

Woodville, Virginia

Elevation
Welcome to Woodville, Virginia, 2010.
650 ft.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Cortez, Colorado

Elevation
Welcome to Cortez, Colorado, 2013.
6,200 ft.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Sunshine Summit, California

Elevation
Welcome to Sunshine Summit, California, 2013.
Elevation: 3282 ft.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Hicksville, Ohio

Add Churches to the Clutter.
Welcome to Hicksville, Ohio, 2008.
Churches / Kiwanis Project 1985
Are service clubs churches? The one church sign is off to the side!