Oregon - State Facts and Seal

State of Oregon 1859

State Capital: Salem Oregon
State Tree: Douglas Fir
State Flower: Oregon Grape
State Animal: American Beaver
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Butterfly: Oregon Swallowtail
State Fish: Chinook Salmon
State Nut: Hazelnut (Filbert)
State Rock: Thunderegg
State Gem: Oregon Sunstone

On February 14, 1859, Oregon became the 33rd state in the Union.  In 1957, "The Union" was adopted as the state motto.  It is on the state seal.  In 1987, the state motto was changed to "She Flies with Her Own Wings."

Design: Smith-Western, Inc.
2010