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1. In 1857, the first newspaper in Oregon, The Weekly Oregonian, was published.
2. In 1862, Unionist Henry Klippel was elected as Oregon's first German-born state representative.
3. In 1914, the Heceta Head Lighthouse was first lit on September 17, making it the brightest light on the Oregon coast.
4. In 1930, the Bonneville Dam was dedicated on September 17, providing hydroelectric power to the Pacific Northwest region.
5. In 1996, the Oregon Blue Book, the official state almanac and directory, was made available online for the first time on September 17.
5 Fun Facts About September 17 In Oregon History
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