State of Jefferson (Full Documentary) 2014 | Oregon Experience

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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 by moving borders between Oregon and California. This full length documentary is from Oregon Experience, Oregon Public Broadcasting's award-winning history series, Oregon Experience. For more https://www.opb.org/show/oregonexperience/ READ: COVID restrictions spark State of Jefferson revival in Northern California https://www.opb.org/article/2022/03/30/covid-restrictions-spark-state-of-jefferson-revival-in-northern-california/ Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opb?sub_confirmation=1 #OPB #OregonExperience #stateofjefferson #southernOregon #northernCalifornia #greateridaho #51stdate