Happy Birthday Oregon – February 14, 1859

Posted on the 14 February 2014 by Belladaze @belladaze

She Flies With Her Own Wings

That is our state motto!

Here’s more things you may not know about beautiful Oregon:

State Facts

  • Nickname: The Beaver State
  • Motto: She Flies With Her Own Wings
  • Area: 96,981 sq mi
  • Population: 3,899,353 (2012 est.)
  • Capital: Salem
  • Statehood: Feb. 14, 1859 (33d state)
  • Highest Point: Mt. Hood, 11,239 ft
  • Lowest Point: sea level
  • Bird: Western Meadowlark
  • Flower: Oregon Grape
  • Electoral Votes: 7