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The first Europeans to visit Oregon were Spanish explorers.
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English exploer Sir Francis Drake, dicovers the Oregon coast.
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Pierre de la Verendrye a French explorer, lead the first known Euro-American journey in Oregon.
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Oregon becomes the 33rd state.
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The Modoc War was between the Native American Modoc tribe and the United States Army in sourthern Oregon.
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Fire destroyed state capital building.
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Barbara Roberts elected first women governer in Oregon. She got reelected in 1988. She helped out the community and helping out handicapped children.
