State of Oregon

Facts about Oregon

• The State of Oregon is the 33rd U.S. state.
• Oregon received statehood on February 14, 1859.
• Oregon's state capital is Salem.
• Oregon's state postal abbreviation is OR.

Oregon's Bird, Flower, Motto, Song, Tree

• Official State Bird: Western Meadowlark
• Official State Bird Latin Name: Sturnella neglecta
  
  
• Official State Flower: Oregon grape
• Official State Flower Latin Name: Mahonia aquifolium
• Year: 1899
  
  
• Official State Motto: The Union; Alis Volat propriis
• Official State Motto Latin Translation: She flies with her own wings
  
  
• Official State Song: Oregon, My Oregon
  
  
• Official State Tree: Douglas fir
• Official State Tree Latin Name: Pseudotsuga menziesii
• Year: 1939

Oregon's Sports

• Portland Timbers (team website / google map)

• Portland Trail Blazers (team website / google map)

Oregon's State Government and Public Safety

• Oregon Official State Government
• Department of Revenue State Income, Sales, or Corporate Taxes
• Oregon State Highway Traffic Reports
• Department of Motor Vehicles
• Oregon Official State Lottery