We love our state. And if you haven’t heard by now, Oregon is one of the top destinations for those looking to move. From the seemingly endless coastlines, to Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood, to beautiful wine country and bustling downtown Portland city streets – we really do have it all. If you’re one of the many people looking to make the leap to Oregon, we’d like to share some facts you may not know about the Beaver State, courtesy of OPB:
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Oregon was founded on Feb. 14, 1859. It was the 33rd state admitted into the union, and in 1860 was home to over 54,000 residents. Today, around 4 million people call Oregon home. Only 10 Oregonians call the town of Greenhorn home.
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Hey! Thanks for talking about Oregon. Just remember, it’s pronounced OR-uh-gun. Not OR-ee-gone. Extra credit, that river dividing Oregon’s largest cities is pronounced will-AM-it and the street next to Burnside Street in Portland is pronounced COOCH (rhymes with mooch).
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Oregon is home to Sagebrush sandals that are 10,000 years old. That’s older than the pyramids, the first-known wheel and written language. The archaeologist who uncovered them, Luther Cressman, was the former husband of famed sociologist Margret Mead.
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