Stately Knowledge: Oregon: Just the Facts
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Just the Facts:
Capital: Salem
Population: 3,421,399
Governor: John A. Kitzhaber (D, to January 2003)
Entered the Union: February 14, 1859
As the 33rd state
Motto: Alis volat Propriis ( She flies with her own wings)
Nickname: Beaver State
Flower: Oregon grape
Bird: Western meadowlark
Song: Oregon, My Oregon
Sports Teams: Portland Trail Blazers (Men's Basketball).
Origin of Name: Unknown. However, it is generally accepted that the name, first used by Jonathan Carver in 1778, was taken from the writings of Maj. Robert Rogers, an English army officer.
Major Industries: The lumber and wood products industry, the paper and allied manufacturing industry, and transportation equipment.
Historical Sites: The Oregon Trail.
Points of Interest: Crater Lake National Park, Mount Hood, and Bonneville Dam on the Columbia
Bordering States: Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California, and the Pacific Ocean.
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Encyclopedias and Almanacs
Follow these links to read articles about Oregon from Encyclopedias and Almanacs:
Encarta Concise Encyclopedia
Columbia Encyclopedia
Information Please Almanac
Other Helpful Links:
The State of Oregon's Home Page (http://www.state.or.us/)
The main page has links to the categories of government, community, commerce, education, and information about the site. The community page has links to the sites of various cities in the state. The education page has links to the public elementary, middle and high schools in the state, in addition to community colleges and universities. There are also some links to none public schools. The commerce page has information about job opportunities and internships for graduate and undergraduate students.
Gorge Net History
(http://www.gorge.net/history.htm)
This includes a history, including legend and folklore and myth, of places such as the Oregon Trail, Columbia River, and Cascade Mountains.
Oregon Trail History(http://www.or.blm.gov/NHOTIC/OTHistory/history.htm)
Includes basic facts about the history of the Oregon trail and links to other information. Check out Just 4 Kids.(http://www.or.blm.gov/NHOTIC/Kids/kids.htm)
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Apr 11, 2002
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