Oregon
"Beaver State"
- Motto
- Alis volat Propriis (She flies with her own wings) (1987)
- Capitol
- Salem
- Name Origin
- 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.
- Statehood Date
- Feb. 14, 1859 (33rd)
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Official Symbols
A state's official symbols represent the composition and culture of the land and people who live and have lived here. Below are the symbols of Oregon along with the year they became official.
| Flower | Oregon Grape (1899) |
| Tree | Douglas Fir (1939) |
| Animal | Beaver (1969) |
| Bird | Western Meadowlark (1927) |
| Fish | Chinook Salmon (1961) |
| Rock | Thunderegg (1965) |
| Colors | Navy Blue And Gold (1959) |
| Song | “Oregon, My Oregon” (1927) |
| Insect | Swallowtail Butterfly (1979) |
| Dance | Square Dance (1977) |
| Nut | Hazelnut (1989) |
| Gemstone | Sunstone (1987) |
| Seashell | Oregon Hairy Triton (1991) |
| Beverage | Milk (1997) |
| Mushroom | Pacific Golden Chanterelle (1999) |
Demographics
- Population Density
- 35.6 people per square mile
Geography and Weather
- Land Area
- 95,997 sq mi. (248,632 sq km)
- Lowest Elevation
- 0 ft (0 m)
- Average Elevation
- 3300 ft (1005.84 m)
- Highest Temperature Recorded
- 119°F (48°C) on August 10, 1898
- Lowest Temperature Recorded
- –54°F (–48°C) on February 10, 1933
