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Oregon's official symbols
Nickname
The Beaver State
State bird
Western Meadowlark
State flower
Oregon Grape
State tree
Douglas Fir
State motto
Alis volat propriis ("She flies with her own wings")
State song
Oregon, My Oregon
Capital
Salem
Statehood year
1859
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Oregon got its nickname
Oregon is best known as "The Beaver State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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