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Welcome ToThe State of…WHERE?
HISTORY
VISIT
TRIVIA
LEARN MORE
PRESENT DAY
Jefferson
This presentation is compiled by Erin Herndobler, All the information in this Power Point is, sadly, true.
Jefferson State includes parts of Southern Oregon and Northern California.
Depending on the time period different counties are included.
This maps shows some counties that have been proposed.
Did you know?
“The Namesake” Thomas Jefferson
The “revolt” resulted from the lack of funding from both states capitols to build highways in the area.
Advocates handed out “Proclamations of Independence” to travelers on Highway 99.
A newsreel promoting the succession of the State of Jefferson was set to air on television December 8, 1941. BUT A day before the program aired Pearl Harbor was attacked, beginning WWII.
In 1941, Jefferson State almost became the 49th state to enter the union (Alaska and Hawaii didn’t become states till the 1950’s).
Visit Jefferson CountryClick on any picture to learn more about our area
In a contest to name the state Bonanza was a entry that was given serious consideration, winners won $2.
On December 4, 1941 Judge John L. Childs of Crescent City in Del Norte County was elected governor of the state of Jefferson.
Fun Trivia on Jefferson State
This is the first map of Jefferson State
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