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The Capital of Oregon is Salem. Some of the other large cities include Portland, Eugene, Hillsboro, and Beaverton.
Oregon's state nickname is the Beaver State. Its state motto is, "She flies with her own wings."
Located in the southern part of Oregon, Crater Lake National Park has over 700,000 visitors a year. It was named for Crater Lake, which was formed by the now-collapsed volcano, Mount Mazama.
Oregon's state tree is the Douglas fir. Its state flower is the Oregon Grape, and its state bird is the Western Meadowlark.
Oregon was the 33rd state admitted into the Union on February 14, 1859.
Newbery Honor winning author Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon in 1916. She wrote many beloved children's books such as the Ramona Quimby series, Dear Mr. Henshaw, and Runaway Ralph. She passed away at the age of 104 in March of 2021.
Oregon
The Sunshine State
Salem
Hillsboro
Portland
Eugene
Beaverton
Ramona
Forever
The Beaver State
"She flies with her own wings."
Oregon was the 33rd state admitted into the Union on February 14, 1859.