Learn facts about Oregon for kids.
Have you ever visited Oregon before? You could live there. Whichever it may be, you can learn some cool facts about Oregon right here; just keep on reading. I love learning cool facts about each of
the different states in the United States. I would love to share some of
those cool facts with you! Every Thursday, I will post quick facts about each
of the fifty states in the United States. The states will be done alphabetically (ABC) order! Last week, we posted facts about Oklahoma. This week, we are posting
cool facts about Oregon. You will learn about Oregon's state flag, bird, and other facts. The countdown is on, and there are only 13 more states to blog
about!
Did you know Oregon was the thirty-third (33rd)
state to join the union? Yep, that is right! Oregon officially joined the union
on February 14, 1859! Oregon is located in the Northwest region of the United
States. Oregon is bordered by four (4) states: Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and
California. Oregon also shares a border with the Pacific Ocean. Oregon is the ninth
(9th) largest state in the United States. That means Oregon is one
of the biggest states. There are about 4,246,160 people who live in the state
of Oregon. That is a lot of people.
Oregon famous person alert:
Did you know Doctor Albert Starr lives in Portland, Oregon?
Dr. Albert Starr is a surgeon. Dr. Albert Starr is most famous for inventing the artificial heart valve. To learn more about Dr. Albert Starr, CLICK HERE
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clicking on any links.
Share a cool fact about the state you live in?
Quick Facts about Oregon:
1. Oregon is known for its beautiful coastlines, lighthouses, ghost towns, and Tillamook ice cream and cheese. It is also nicknamed the Beaver State and the Sunset State. The Oregon state motto is “Alis volat propriis.” Alis volat propriis is a Latin phrase that means “She flies with her own wings.” The state motto was adopted in 1987. The abbreviation for Oregon is OR.
2. The capital of Oregon is Salem. Salem officially became
the capital of Oregon in 1851. Salem has an estimated population of about 177,725
people.
3. The state bird of Oregon is the Western meadowlark. The Western meadowlark was chosen as the state bird for Oregon in 1927. Western meadowlarks have a bright, beautiful yellow color on their neck, underneath, and chest area. The bird also has a black v shape on its chest area. The Western meadowlark has a mixture of black, brown, and creamy grey coloring on its backs, tails, and wings.
4. The Oregon Grape, also known as the Mahonia aquifolium, is the official Oregon state flower. It is an evergreen flowering plant that starts blooming in April and May. The Oregon Grape is a beautiful flower!! It became the official state flower in 1899.
5. Oregon’s current state flag was officially adopted on February
26, 1925. Oregon’s state flag has a blue background and is outlined in
yellow/gold on the top, side, and bottom of the flag. The Oregon state seal is
on the flag in yellow/gold coloring. The words STATE OF OREGON appear in
yellow/gold above the state seal. The date 1859 appears in yellow/gold under
the seal on the flag.
6. Some crops grown in Oregon are apples,
blueberries, cherries, corn, onions, and potatoes.
7. Some cool places to visit in Oregon are the Crater
Lake National Park, Thor's Well, and the Tillamook Bay Heritage Route.
8. Some animals that live in Oregon are birds, black bears, bald eagles, the Marbled Murrelet, white-tailed jackrabbits, and the western-painted turtle.
9. Oregon can get very hot and cold depending on the
time of year. The hottest temperature recorded in Oregon was 119 degrees
Fahrenheit in Pendleton, Oregon, on August 10, 1898. The coldest temperature
ever recorded in Oregon was -54 degrees (54 degrees below zero) Fahrenheit in Seneca,
Oregon, on February 10, 1933.
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Get your free printable Oregon worksheet here:
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Books about Oregon:
1. If You Were a Kid on the Oregon Trail by Josh Gregory
2. Apples to Oregon by Deborah Hopkinson
3. Row, Row, Row Your Boat in Oregon by Forrest Everett
4. Bound for Oregon by Jean Van Leeuwen
Parents/caretakers, be sure books are child-friendly before
reading them to your child/children.
You can Click here to purchase the 50 States workbook on Amazon.
You can also use the 50 States tab at the top of my page to find all the 50 states' posts in one convenient place.
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about Pennsylvania! Thanks a bunch for reading my blog post!!
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