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Events in February 1859 1
1859Oregon admitted as a U.S. stateOregon becomes the 33rd state of the UnionOregon was admitted to the United States as the 33rd state, extending American territory on the Pacific coast. Statehood followed years of settlement along the Oregon Trail and territorial organization. Salem was established as the state capital.