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Fusitrition Oregonesis
This was named after the Oregon state territoy in 1848. It was a shell. -
Territory
Oregon became a territory in August 14 of 1848. -
State Flag
Oregon's state flag was first made in 1859. -
OSU
The Oregon University was founded in 1868. -
Flowers
The Oregon Grape was the state flower in 1899. -
Western Meadowlark
This was declared the state bird in 1927. -
State Tree
The state tree was declared in 1939. It was called the Douglas Fir. -
Father of Oregon
The "Father of Oregon" was discovered and his name was Dr. John Mc Laughlin. -
State Fish
The state fish was discovered in 1961 becasue it was the largest fish caught in Oregon at that time. -
Square Dance
The officaial dance in Oregon was the swuare dance in 1968. -
Mother of Oregon
The "Mother of Oregon" was declared in 1987, and her name was Tabitha Brown. -
Hazelnut
The state nut was declared hazelnut in -
State Senator
Oregon ahd their first senator in 1996. His name was Ron Wyden. -
Milk
Milk was selected the state beverae in 1997. -
First State Governor
The first state governor of Oregon was George Abernethy.
