Oregon State
Transcript: James Beard, a food expert, Matt Groening, a cartoonist that made the simpsons, Steve Prefontaine, and athlete, and Norton Simon, a buisness executive, are all famous people in Oregon. Oregon's nickname is The Beaver State. Oregon is in the region called the Pacific Northwest. It has Crater Lake National Park, Mt. Heod, and the Columbia River Gorge as landmarks as landmarks. Oregon is known for beavers, Christmas trees, and lumber. Capital- Salem Abbreviation- OR Statehood- February 14, 1859 Famous People and State Nickname In 1806 Lewis and Clark reached the end of their journey in Oregon. In 1843 the first wagon train went to Oregon. In 1943, there was a Japanese submarine found in the Columbia River. By Andrew Grimaldi State Flag and Seal Histrorical Events The End Flower- Oregon Grape Tree- Douglas Fir State Bird and Governor Oregon State Bird- Western Meadowlark Governor- Kate Brown State Capital Abbreviation and Statehood Women's Basketball- Portland Fire Football- Portland Forest Dragons Basketball- Portland Trail Blazers State Tree and Flower State Sports Teams Region, Landmarks and What the State is Known For