Oregon!!!By: Alli B. and Ella G.

State Idols!!!State Animal–BeaverColors-Navy blue and goldTree-Douglas firSong-Oregon, My OregonFlower-Oregon grapeBird-Western meadowlarkMotto-She flys with her own wings Flag-It is the only flag with pictures on both sides… -By the way that is a beaver beaver.

When did Oregon become a state?

Actually, Oregon became a state on Valentines day (February 14th, 1859)! Cool right?

How big is Oregon?

Oregon is 96,466 square miles big!

What is the population of Oregon?

The population of Oregon is 3.8719 million!!!That’s a lot of people!!!

What type of economy does Oregon have?

Green house products, wheat, milk, hay, and cattle are some of the main things Oregon gets $ from! They make a lot of snap beans, peppermint, and sweet cherries. In fact, Oregon is one of the leading production states for the US in those items! Oregon has retained its title as the nation's foremost lumber state!

What is the Geography of Oregon?

Oregon is known for it’s forested promontories, high cliffs, broad sandy beaches, rock-stream shores, tide pools, and sand dunes! High cliffs are the most popular though.

What are three important events in Oregon?

1.1829 - 1830: William Lewis Sublette (1799–1845) took the first wagon trains along the route (Oregon Trail) to the Rocky Mountains.

2. The Applegate Trail - Was blazed by brothers Lindsay, Jesse, and Charles Applegate as an alternative route to Oregon.

3.Statehood - The Date that Oregon was admitted to the Union - February 14, 1859. Constitution - Oregon was the 33rd State to be admitted to the Union. State Motto - " Alis Volat Propiis " the State Motto is translated as "She Flies With Her Own Wings".

Who Are Some Important People in Oregon’s History?

Beverly Cleary (1916 - ) Children's novelist who wrote the Ramona Quimby books; born in McMinnville, Oregon.

Ahmad Rashad (1949 - ) Played 11 years in the NFL. He is currently an NBC Sportscaster; born in Portland, Oregon.

Lindsay Wagner (1949 - ) Actress. She starred in the TV series, The Bionic Woman; lived in Portland, Oregon.

What Are 3 Places A Tourist Might Be Interested In, In Oregon?

1.For the family, visiting the coastal part of Oregon would be fun for everyone. The Oregon coast is over 400 miles long and is fully accessible to the public for absolutely no charge.

2.If you would like the experience the pioneer lifestyle, you can start from Pendleton to see some Native American works of art at the Portland Art Museum and head on to the Wild West.

3.For the connoisseur, there are many breweries and wineries across Oregon. The McKenamins Kennedy School building is a shuttered structure that has been converted into an inn and a pub.

Who is The Current Governor Of Oregon?

John Kitzhaber!

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