Oregon Moving Companies - Moving Services in OR

Oregon Moving Companies and Moving Services, OR

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Oregon is the 9^thlargest among the United States, spanning an area of 96,03 sq mi and water area of 2383 sq mi. It acquired statehood on February 14, 1859. Oregon is the 33^rd state of the 50 United States of America. The origin of the state name may be derived from the French ouragan, meaning storm or hurricane. Oregon is nicknamed The Beaver State. The name refers to the large beaver population, which fueled the state's early fur trade.

Economy of Oregon
Personal income per Capita - $20,940 (Recent census - 1999)
Agriculture - Cattle, Vegetables, Nursery Stock, Fruits and Nuts, Dairy Products, Wheat.
Industry - Lumber and Wood Products, Tourism, Food Processing, Paper Products, Machinery, Scientific Instruments.

History of Oregon
Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859, with Salem as the state capital. In 1912, Oregon became the sixth state to allow women to vote The year 1993 marked the 150th anniversary of the Oregon Trail. To celebrate, a wagon train followed the 2,000-mile path from Missouri to Oregon City. Recently, state leaders continue to celebrate the legacy of Oregon pioneers. They are now striving to provide better health care, especially to those who are uninsured. Education is also receiving attention in an attempt to better qualify high-school graduates for college.

The flag of Oregon is the only state flag with different pictures on each side. On the reverse appears a beaver the state animal. Both sides have a field of navy blue with design in gold. The front picture includes a heart shaped shield with an eagle on top, surronded by thirty-three stars. ( The number of states in 1859. ) The scene on the shield shows the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, mountains, forests and a covered wagon. A plow, wheat and pickax represent farming and mining. Of the two ships: The one leaving is a British ship and the one arriving is a United States ship representing trade. The eagle represents the United States. On a banner are the words "The Union" representing support for the United States. Finally the flag is emblazoned with the words "State of Oregon" above the picture and the date of statehood "1859" below.

Famous people of Oregon
Edwin Markham (1852-1940) Famous poet born in Oregon City who is frequently called the “Dean of American Poetry.” Works include The Man with the Hoe, and Lincoln, Man of the People.
Ursula LeGuin (1929-) Author. She has written science fiction and fantasy novels and short stories, including The Wizard of Earthsea trilogy and The Left Hand of Darkness, she lives in Portland.
Beverly Cleary (1916-) Children’s novelist who wrote the Ramona Quimby books, was born in McMinnville.
Abigail Scott Duniway (1834-1915) Journalist and woman-suffrage leader; lived in Lafayette.
Lindsay Wagner (1949-) Actress. She starred in the TV series, The Bionic Woman, she is living in Portland.

Interesting Facts about Oregon

• In 1905, the largest log cabin in the world was built in honor of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
• In 1971 Oregon became the first state to ban the use of non-returnable bottles and cans.
• The Tillamook Cheese Factory is the largest cheese factory in the world.
• Oregon’s state flag is the only state flag to carry two separate designs, with a beaver on its reverse side.