USA History
Oregon
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: February 14, 1859
Capital: Salem
Known as: Beaver State
Motto: She flies with her own wings
Animal: Beaver
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Fish: Chinook Salmon
Flower: Oregon Grape
Stone: Thunderegg
Song: "Oregon, My Oregon"
Tree: Douglas Fir
Area: 97,093 Square miles
Number of Counties: 36
Highest point: 11,239 feet (Mount Hood)
Lowest point: sea level (Pacific Ocean)