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The Oregon Encyclopedia. The Oregon Encyclopedia of History and Culture is a collaborative encyclopedia focused on the history and culture of the U.S. state of Oregon.
The Oregon Encyclopedia is a statewide digital resource of history and culture. It is the authoritative and creative resource on all things Oregon, a substantive and lasting recognition of the state's complex history and culture.
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Today, with 4.2 million people over 98,000 square miles (250,000 km 2 ), Oregon is the ninth largest and 27th most populous U.S. state. The capital, Salem, is the third-most populous city in Oregon, with 175,535 residents. Portland, with 652,503, ranks as the 26th among U.S. cities.
Timeline of Oregon history. The following is a timeline of the history of Oregon in the United States of America . Pre-European. 13,200 BCE - Earliest evidence of human habitation in Oregon, discovered in 1938 at Fort Rock Cave in modern day Lake County. [1]
Geography of Oregon. Oregon is 295 miles (475 km) north to south at longest distance, and 395 miles (636 km) east to west. With an area of 98,381 square miles (254,810 km 2 ), Oregon is slightly larger than the United Kingdom. It is the ninth largest state in the United States. [1]
The origin of the name of the U.S. state of Oregon is unknown, [1] and a subject of some dispute. Historical usage. The earliest evidence of the name Oregon has Spanish origins. The term " orejón " comes from the historical chronicle Relación de la Alta y Baja California (1598) [2] written by Rodrigo Montezuma, a man of New Spain.
Begin your journey into Oregon absurdity with an exploding whale, but there's more to discover on the pages of The Oregon Encyclopedia. Check this page monthly to browse through a brief and portable digital history exhibit, open all hours, wine and cheese optional.
