Blue field with gold state seal and words ‘State of Oregon 1859’; reverse side features a golden beaver.
Ratio: 2:3
Dark blue with the words “State of Oregon” and the year of statehood above the state seal in gold. On the reverse (rare among state flags) appears a beaver. The beaver state makes its emblem plain, though the seal’s detail is intricate.
Flag Symbolism & Meaning
state seal
Depicts agriculture, mountains, elk, and ships representing trade.
33 stars
Show Oregon as the 33rd state.
beaver reverse
Represents state nickname, the Beaver State.
Historical Timeline
1859
Oregon admitted as 33rd state.
1925
Flag officially adopted.
Fascinating Facts
1
Only U.S. state flag with a two-sided design.
2
Beaver is the official state animal.
For Students & Teachers
Key Learning Points (4-12)
Explain uniqueness of Oregon’s two-sided flag.
Identify beaver symbolism in state history.
State Information
- Population
- 4,237,256
- Area
- 98,379
- Founded
- 1859-02-14
- Region
- West