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- List_of_city_nicknames_in_Oregon abstract "This partial list of city nicknames in Oregon compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in Oregon are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity. Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth" are also believed to have economic value. Their economic value is difficult to measure, but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by "branding" themselves by adopting new slogans.Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. Many of the unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency.Albany - Grass Seed Capital of the WorldAmity - Where Friendship BeginsBrookings - Where Flowers Meet the SeaDayton - Rich In History . . . Envisioning Our FutureCarlton - A Great Little TownColumbia City - City of Beauty and LivabilityCornelius - Oregon's Family TownCottage Grove - Covered Bridge Capital of OregonDepoe Bay - Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon CoastThe town is also (unofficially) called "The World's Smallest Harbor" thanks to this sign at the south end of the US 101 bridge over the entrance to Depoe Bay.EugeneThe Emerald CityTracktown, USAForest Grove - A Place Where Families and Businesses ThriveGaribaldi - Oregon's Authentic Fishing VillageGrants Pass, Oregon - Where the Rogue River RunsKeizer - Iris Capital of the WorldLa Grande - The Hub of Northeast OregonLakeview - Tallest Town in OregonLebanon - It's Easier From HereMilton-Freewater - Muddy Frogwater CountryMolalla - Home of the Buckaroo RodeoNewberg - A Great Place to GrowNewport - The Dungeness Crab Capital of the WorldNorth Plains, Oregon - City to the SunsetNyssaGateway to the Oregon TrailThunderegg Capital of the WorldOakridgeThe Center of Oregon RecreationMountain Biking Capital of the NorthwestOntario - Where Oregon Begins Phoenix - The Other Phoenix Portland BridgetownRip City[citation needed] Rose City or City of Roses StumptownRoseburg - Timber Capital of the NationSalem - The Cherry CitySandy - Gateway to Mount HoodSilverton - Oregon's Garden CitySpringfield - Proud History, Bright FutureStayton - Gateway to the Santiam Canyon Talent - Our name speaks for itselfTigard - A Place to Call HomeWaldport - Where the Forest Meets the SeaYamhill - A Small Taste of Oregon".
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- List_of_city_nicknames_in_Oregon comment "This partial list of city nicknames in Oregon compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in Oregon are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity.".
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