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Oregon Facts
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.
Nickname: Beaver State
Motto: Alis volat Propriis (She flies with her own wings) (1987)
State Symbols:
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)
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