History of Oregon
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The history of Oregon, a U.S. state, may be considered in five eras: geologic history, inhabitation by native peoples, early exploration by Europeans (primarily fur traders), settlement by pioneers, and modern development.
Not to be confused with Historical outline of Oregon or History of the west coast of North America.
"Oregon History" redirects here. For the mural at the Oregon Historical Society, see Oregon History (mural).
The term "Oregon" may refer to:
- Oregon Country, a large region explored by Americans and the British (and generally known to Canadians as the Columbia District);
- Oregon Territory, established by the United States two years after its sovereignty over the region was established by the Oregon Treaty; and
- Oregon, a U.S. state since 1859
The history of Oregon, and of the Pacific Northwest, has received little attention from historians, as compared to other regions of the American far west.[1]