State Symbols Guide

Oregon State Symbols & Official Emblems

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Abbreviation
OR
Capital
Salem
Population
4,237,256
Statehood
1859
Region
West
Symbols
6
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Official State Symbols

Western Meadowlark
State Bird

Western Meadowlark

Adopted 1927

Sturnella neglecta

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Oregon State Flag
State Flag

Oregon State Flag

Adopted 1925
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Oregon Grape
State Flower

Oregon Grape

Adopted 1899

Mahonia aquifolium

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Alis Volat Propriis
State Motto

Alis Volat Propriis

Adopted 1987

Latin

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The Beaver State
State Nickname

The Beaver State

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Douglas Fir
State Tree

Douglas Fir

Adopted 1939

Pseudotsuga menziesii

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📊 Quick Facts

Official Name
Oregon
Abbreviation
OR
Capital City
Salem
Population
4,237,256
Statehood Date
February 14, 1859
Region
West
Number of Symbols
6

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