Famous People From Oregon
Oregon is the most beautiful state of the United States and it has a diverse nature. Some of the rarest fauna and flora are found in this state and is the wild life central of North America. It is full of surprises and also has a unique culture. Oregon boasts of several famous people that were born here or grew up here. There have been people from all kinds of fields and some were rich others were famous. |
The contribution of these people has marked the history of the world and also the State of Oregon. Here is a list of some famous people from Oregon.
- Herbet Hoover (US President)
- Cecil D. Andrus (Secretary of the Interior)
- Pat Schroeder (Politician)
- George Abernethy (Former Governor, 1807-1877)
- Sally Stanford (Politician)
- Edith Green (Congresswoman, 1910-1987)
- Hansel, Stafford (Legislator and Civic leader, 1913-1995)
- Ken Jernstedt (WWII Flying Tiger Pilot and Legislator)
- Asa Lovejoy (Legislator and founder of Portland, 1808-1882)
- Charles Martin (Governor and Soldier, 1863-1946)
- John Minto (Legislator and Writer, 1822-1915)
- Maurine Neuberger (Senator, 1907-2000)
- Richard Neuberger (Senator and Author, 1912-1960)
- Mathew Deady (Judge and Politician)
- Nan Wood Honeyman (Congresswoman)
- Joseph Lane (Governor)
- Tom McCall (Governor and Journalist)
- Charles McNary (Senator)
- Wayne Morse (Senator)
- Bob Straub (Governor and Treasurer)
- William U'Ren (Political Reformer)
- Oswald West (Governor)
- Tabitha Moffat Brown (Pioneer and Teacher, 1780-1858)
- Abigail Scott Duniway (Women's Rights Pioneer)
- Keintepoos (aka "Captain Jack", an Indian leader)
- Chief Joseph (the Elder Indian Leader, 1790-1870)
- Jane Powell (Actress and Singer)
- Doc Severinsen (Musician)
- Sally Struthers (Actress)
- Art Alexakis (Singer and Songwriter)
- Danny Glover (Actor)
- Kim Novak (Actress)
- Johnnie Ray (Singer)
- Lindsay Wagner (Actress)
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How Did Oregon Get Its Name ?
 In 1625, the first city of Oregon was discovered when a map maker called Hondius marked it on the world map. It was found on the river of Cape Blanco and it was a part of the Oregon coast line. Oregon has a rich history and has had several interesting stories about how it gained its name. Explorers in the 16th and 17th centuries found the place very mysterious and called it New Albion and Terra Incognita. More..
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