• Read an Introduction to Oregon/ symbols.
• To learn more about a symbol, click its link in the left column (Designation) of the table below.
• To learn more about a symbol, click its link in the left column (Designation) of the table below.
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indicates an article, with or without pictures, about that symbol. (However,
many symbol pages without check marks nevertheless have a little text, pictures
and/or links to related resources.)
| Designation | Symbol | Scientific Name | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flag | 1925 | ||
| Seal | 1859 | ||
| Nickname | Beaver State | ||
| Nickname | Webfoot State | ||
| Nickname | Hard-case State | ||
| Motto | Alis Volat Propriis [(Latin...)] | ||
| Song | Oregon, My Oregon | 1927 | |
| Oregon grape | Berberis aquifolium | 1899 | |
| Douglas fir | Pseudotsuga menziesii | 1939 | |
| Fruit | pear | Pyrus communis | 2005 |
| Nut | hazelnut | Corylus avellana | 1989 |
| Mushroom | Pacific golden chanterelle | Cantharellus formosa | 1999 |
| western meadowlark | Sturnella neglecta | 1927 | |
| Animal | beaver | Castor canadensis | 1969 |
| Fish | Chinook salmon | Oncorhynchus tshawytscha | 1961 |
| Insect | Oregon swallowtail | Papilio oregonius | 1979 |
| Shell | Oregon hairy triton | Fusitriton oregonensis | 1989 |
| Soil | Jory | ||
| Fossil | Metasequoia | Metasequoia | 2005 |
| Gemstone | Oregon sunstone | 1987 | |
| Rock | thunderegg | 1965 | |
| Dance | square dance | 1977 | |
| Statehood Pageant | The Champoeg Historical Pageant | 1987 | |
| Mother of Oregon | Tabitha Moffatt Brown | 1987 | |
| Father of Oregon | Dr. John McLoughlin | 1957 | |
| Hostess | Miss Oregon | 1969 | |
| Beverage | milk | 1997 | |
| Colors | navy blue and gold | 1959 | |
| Team | Portland Trail Blazers | 1991 | |
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