Official
Symbols Adopted in
1925, the Oregon State Flag is navy blue with
gold lettering and symbols. The front of the flag
features the shield from the State Seal
surrounded by 33 stars (symbolizing that Oregon
was the 33rd state); "STATE OF OREGON"
is above the shield, and "1859" (the
year of Oregon's admission to the Union) is
below. Oregon is the only state in the Union
whose flag has a different pattern on the reverse
side -- the silhouette of a beaver, the State
Animal. The dress or parade flag has a gold
fringe; the utility flag has a plain border. |
John
McLoughlin played a leading part in
settling Oregon Territory. He was a partner in
the North West and Hudson's Bay companies, and
directed their business in the Oregon country
from 1824 to 1826. He developed trading posts and
friendly relations with the Native Americans of
the region, but had to resign for helping new
settlers at his company's expense. |