6 Oregon Nicknames and the Stories Behind Them Visual Story

By Jonathan Davis

Introduction

6 Oregon Nicknames and the Stories Behind Them Visual Story

From the Beaver State to Pacific Wonderland, you can learn about six Oregon nicknames and...

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Beaver State

Some of the first European settlers to come to the Oregon territory were fur trappers...

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Webfoot State

When did the Webfoot State nickname come into popularity? No one is entirely sure. But...

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Pacific Wonderland

The Pacific Wonderland nickname is a nod to Oregon's reputation for scenic landscapes and diverse...

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Wet-Foot State

Oregon is known as the Wet-Foot State because of the large amount of precipitation that...

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Union State

"The Union" was a slogan added to the Oregon state seal during the Civil War...

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The Sunset State

The Sunset State is a historical nickname that comes from Oregon's early days as part...

Conclusion

In Summary

If you've made it to the end of this article, there's no doubt that you've...

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