Abstract: A stake for holding a sign upright and comprising two parallel and spaced apart elongated legs, formed of a lower structure, with one end of each leg being driving into the ground, and with the upper side rails of the structure provided for supporting a sign in place, above the ground. A laterally applied cross rail secured by welding or otherwise to the upright side rails. The lower structure is formed of two side pieces, integrally bent to also form a cross member, and having the side rails welded thereto, for forming the entire sign stake. The lower structure is formed of square or rectangular metal stake and forms a flattened step to facilitate application of the stake into the ground.