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.Muench, David "Wisconsin Community Slogans: Their Use and Local Impacts" , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. 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.Alfredo Andia, Branding the Generic City :) , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007

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 WorldAlbany Area Chamber of Commerce website , accessed January 5, 2008. "The Albany area is known as the 'grass seed capital of the world,' because Linn County is the leading producer in the U.S. of ryegrass grass seed."Ah-choo! Allergy season is here, and students are starting to feel the itch , by Trevor Davis, Oregon Daily Emerald, May 3, 2007. "Grass seed production in Linn County, known as the 'Grass Seed Capital of the World,' contributes to allergy problems in Eugene." Amity – Where Friendship BeginsCity of Amity, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Brookings – Where Flowers Meet the SeaCity of Brookings, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Carlton – A Great Little TownCity of Carlton, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Columbia City – City of Beauty and LivabilityCity of Columbia City, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Cornelius – Oregon's Family TownCity of Cornelius, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Cottage Grove – Covered Bridge Capital of OregonCity of Cottage Grove official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Dayton – Rich In History . . . Envisioning Our FutureCity of Dayton, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Depoe Bay Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon CoastDepoe Bay Chamber of Commerce official website, accessed September 1, 2012 The World's Smallest HarborSign at the south end of the US 101 bridge over the entrance to Depoe Bay Estacada – Christmas Tree Capital of the World official website, accessed October 26, 2023 Eugene The Emerald CityDenise Fainberg, Rainy City, Sunny Mood, The New York Times, March 21, 1999 Tracktown, USATrack Town USA Celebrating Eugene's Unique Role in Track & Field (website, accessed July 3, 2008)Track Town U.S.A. is back, The Oregonian, June 26, 2008: "As it prepares to stage its first U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in 28 years, Eugene seems to be channeling some of the fearless spirit of the legendary Steve Prefontaine.... Eugene aims for nothing less than cementing its place in history as Track Town U.S.A." Forest Grove – A Place Where Families and Businesses ThriveCity of Forest Grove, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Garibaldi – Oregon's Authentic Fishing VillageCity of Garibaldi, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Grants Pass – Where the Rogue River RunsCity of Grants Pass, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Keizer – Iris Capital of the WorldClaims to Fame - Plants , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Klamath Falls – Oregon's City of SunshineCity of Klamath Falls, Oregon official website, accessed June 5, 2017. La Grande – The Hub of Northeast OregonCity of La Grande, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Lakeview – Tallest Town in OregonCity of Lakeview, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Lebanon – It's Easier From HereCity of Lebanon, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Milton-Freewater – Muddy Frogwater CountryCity of Milton-Freewater, Oregon official website, accessed July 30, 2008 Milwaukie – The Dogwood City of the WestCity of Milwaukie, Oregon official website, accessed March 29, 2016 Molalla – Home of the Buckaroo RodeoCity of Molalla, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Newberg – A Great Place to GrowCity of Newberg, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Newport – The Dungeness Crab Capital of the WorldCity of Newport, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 North Plains – City to the SunsetCity of North Plains, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Nyssa Gateway to the Oregon TrailCity of Nyssa, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012Nyssa, Oregon Chamber of Commerce website, accessed September 1, 2012 Thunderegg Capital of the World Oakridge The Center of Oregon RecreationCity of Oakridge, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Mountain Biking Capital of the Northwest Ontario – Where Oregon BeginsCity of Ontario, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Phoenix – The Other PhoenixU.S. City Monikers, Tagline Guru website, accessed January 5, 2008 Portland Bridgetown "Bridgetown" nickname origin Rip City Rose CityQueen City, Time (magazine), January 30, 1928, accessed April 13, 2007. or City of Roses StumptownEarly Towns and Cities: From Robin's Nest to Stumptown , End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center website, by Clackamas Heritage Partners, Oregon City, Oregon. Rapid urban growth and demand for lumber during the city's early years led to extensive logging of the surrounding hills. Roseburg – Timber Capital of the NationCity of Roseburg, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Salem – The Cherry CitySalem Online History: The Cherry City, Salem Public Library website, accessed August 17, 2009 Sandy – Gateway to Mount HoodCity of Sandy, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Silverton – Oregon's Garden CityCity of Silverton, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Springfield – Proud History, Bright FutureCity of Springfield, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Stayton – Gateway to the Santiam CanyonCity of Stayton, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Sweet Home ‐ 'Gateway to the Santiam Playground' - 'Sugar City' Talent – Our name speaks for itselfClaims to Fame - Braggadocio , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Tigard – A Place to Call HomeCity of Tigard, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Waldport – Where the Forest Meets the SeaCity of Waldport, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012 Yamhill – A Small Taste of OregonCity of Yamhill, Oregon official website, accessed September 1, 2012

See also List of city nicknames in the United States

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