On Feb. 14, 1859, James Buchanan - the 15th president of the United States -- signed the paperwork that magically transformed the Oregon Territory into the 33rd state in these United States.

As the Oregon Legislature grinds along in Salem, it might take a moment to pause and ponder the challenges faced by our first governor: George Abernethy. Abernethy wasn't governor of the state ...

The Period of the Provisional Government, 1839-1849, The Quarterly of the Oregon Historical Society, Vol. 9, No. 1 (Mar., 1908), pp. 42-72 Skip to main content Get support Help logging in Contact us ...