Oregon (OR)
Oregon's Web Site and Kid's Page Capital City: Salem Nickname: Beaver State Motto: Alis Volat Propiis (She Flies With Her Own Wings) Statehood: February 14, 1859 (33rd) Origin of State's Name: May have been derived from that of the Wisconsin River shown on a 1715 French map as "Ouaricon-sint" Largest Cities: Portland, Eugene, Salem, Gresham, BeavertonTidbit: The flag of Oregon is the only state flag with different pictures on each side Border States: California, Idaho, Nevada, Washington Land Area: 96,003 sq. mi., 10th largest State's Bird: Western Meadowlark State's Flower: Oregon Grape (berberis aquifolium) State's Tree: Douglas Fir (pseudotsuga menziesii) State's Song: Oregon, My Oregon |