Oregon Facts
State Nickname: The Beaver State
State Song: Oregon, My Oregon |
State Motto: "She Flies With Her Own Wings"
Famous Oregonians: Beverly Cleary (author), Matt Groening (cartoonist/The Simpsons), Kevin Love (basketball) |
Fun Facts:
1. The name Oregon has no known origin or meaning.
2. Oregon has the world's smallest park called Mills End Park. It is a circle about 2 feet wide. Legend says it is home to leprechauns.
3. Oregon is one of only two states where you cannot pump your own gas. Gas station attendants pump it for you.
1. The name Oregon has no known origin or meaning.
2. Oregon has the world's smallest park called Mills End Park. It is a circle about 2 feet wide. Legend says it is home to leprechauns.
3. Oregon is one of only two states where you cannot pump your own gas. Gas station attendants pump it for you.