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Oregon Focus

drawing of Abigail Scott Duniway, a coytoe, and a meadowlark above map of Oregon — Native American legends, Oregon people to know, and selected state symbols are part of these resources designed to help younger students learn about the state. Pictured above: women's rights pioneer Abigail Scott Duniway; a student drawing of a coyote from an Indian legend; and the Western Meadowlark, Oregon's state bird.

These resources focus on legends, people, and symbols that helped make Oregon unique. They are adapted from "Learning About Oregon Symbols, Legends, and Facts," written by Marvin L. and Marjorie A. Covey in 1973 and produced by the Oregon Board of Education (view book). While designed for younger students, they offer great information for all ages.

Native American Legends

Bridge of the Gods

Willamette Falls

People to Know

Bush, George Washington - Black pioneer

Clark, William - Explorer

Douglas, David - Botanist

Duniway, Abigail Scott - Women's rights leader

Joseph, Chief, the Elder and the Younger - Native American leaders

Lee, Jason - Missionary

Lewis, Meriwether - Explorer

McLoughlin, John - Father of Oregon

Sacagawea - Native American explorer

Selected State Symbols

Animal - Beaver

Bird - Western Meadowlark

Fish - Chinook Salmon

Flag - Proudly it flies

Flower - Oregon Grape

Motto - She flies with her own wings

Rock - Thunder-egg

Seal - Oregon's signature

Song - "Oregon, My Oregon"

Tree - Douglas-fir

Related Sections

Notable Oregonians Guide