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State of Jefferson

The mythical State of Jefferson lives on in Southern Oregon and Northern California.

11/17/2014 | Rating NR

Oregon Experience

State of Jefferson

Season 9 Episode 901 | 29m 57sVideo has Closed Captions

The mythical State of Jefferson lives on in Southern Oregon and Northern California.

Anyone living in Southern Oregon or Northern California is probably also a resident of the State of Jefferson. The mythical Jefferson is the product of local lore, regional identity, and pride for its residents. It remains a symbol of an enduring rural-urban divide. Now, some are working to make it the 51st official state.

11/17/2014 | Rating NR

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Oregon Experience

State of Jefferson

Season 9 Episode 901 | 29m 57sVideo has Closed Captions

Anyone living in Southern Oregon or Northern California is probably also a resident of the State of Jefferson. The mythical Jefferson is the product of local lore, regional identity, and pride for its residents. It remains a symbol of an enduring rural-urban divide. Now, some are working to make it the 51st official state.

11/17/2014 | Rating NR

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