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1. The Oregon Supreme Court was established on February 27, 1859, marking the official separation of Oregon from the territory of Washington and granting the state greater autonomy in legal matters.
2. On February 27, 1864, the town of Jacksonville, Oregon became the first city on the West Coast to install a gas street lighting system.
3. The Oregon State Penitentiary was officially opened on February 27, 1866, becoming the first state penitentiary in the Pacific Northwest.
4. The Oregon State Capitol building was dedicated on February 27, 1938, replacing the previous capitol that had burned down in 1935.
5. In 1993, the Great Flood of 1993 began in Oregon on February 27, causing extensive damage throughout the state and across the Midwest.
5 Fun Facts About February 27 In Oregon History
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