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Here are some Fun Oregon Facts:<\/p>\nHere are some Fun Oregon Facts:<\/p>\n
Oregon could mean hurricane – from the French word “Ouragan”
\nSalem is the capital, but Portland is the largest city
\nState Motto: There are actually two: “She Flies with Her Own Wings” & “The Union”
\nState Flower: Oregon Grape
\nState Animal: American Beaver
\nOregon is the only state to have a flag with different designs on both sides.\u00a0(The state emblem in 1859 on one side, their state animal on the other side.)
\nOregon is the state with the most ghost towns.<\/p>\n
Mystery authors who are found on the Cozy Mystery Site who feature Oregon locations\/settings in their books:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ellie Alexander<\/strong><\/a>: Bakeshop Mystery Series<\/p>\n K.K. Beck<\/a><\/strong>: Iris Cooper & Jack Clancy Mystery Series<\/p>\n Nancy Bush<\/a><\/strong>:\u00a0Jane Kelly Mystery Series<\/p>\n B.B. Cantwell<\/strong><\/a>: Portland Bookmobile Mystery Series<\/p>\n Kate Dyer-Seeley<\/strong><\/a> (aka Ellie Alexander): Pacific Northwest Mystery Series<\/p>\n Christy Evans<\/a><\/strong>: Georgiana Neverall Mystery Series<\/p>\n Mary Freeman<\/a><\/strong>: Gardening Mystery Series<\/p>\n April Henry<\/a><\/strong>:\u00a0Claire Montrose Mystery Series<\/p>\n Amanda Lee<\/a><\/strong> (aka Gayle Trent): Embroidery Mystery Series<\/p>\n Kaye Morgan<\/a><\/strong>: Sudoku Mystery Series<\/p>\n Carolyn J. Rose<\/a><\/strong>:\u00a0Devil’s Harbor Mystery Series<\/p>\n Patricia H. Rushford<\/a><\/strong>:\u00a0Helen Bradley Mystery Series<\/p>\n Susan Sleeman<\/a><\/strong>: Garden Gate Mystery Series<\/p>\n Please feel free to comment if you see an author from the Cozy Mystery Site<\/a> who belongs on this list, or if you have any corrections.<\/p>\n