State of Jefferson (Full Documentary) 2014 | Oregon Experience

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.

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[kurtbradwill]

I took a road trip a while back along the coast from northern WA to LA and back on I5. I found all the Jefferson signage and wondered about it and it’s history. Glad to hear the story!

[sswcustomsewing]

I will say that OPB makes some great documentary films even about mythical states.

[BlahBlah-xfje]

I've lived in Medford eagle point, grants pass and other places rogue River. This area of the country is insanely beautiful

[billythekid]

Started learning of this after buying land in Modoc county. I absolutely support this decision!

[russf]

The 'founding fathers' gave us the tool to make this happen.
Unfortunately, they couldn't give us the backbone to use it at the same time!

[CharliePamula]

It honestly means a lot to me because I grew up in New Jersey and always loved history i could name every president and state at like 7 or 8 but i was born April 13th same as Former President Jefferson and when my dad passed away my mom and my family drove across the U.S to Sacramento area where my moms side of the family is from and my uncle flying the Jefferson flag and now learning much more about it really just fits right in my life

[MegaNiQ]

I’ve never been to California or Oregon. But I support this

[markteeter-hwlx]

Grew up in north California from Scott where etna brewery is based and the old timers said that the Great Depression really wasn’t so devastating, times were tight but people could find work. In that time the valley had a flour mill, dairy, and like minded local producers. It was a very localized economy without a great deal of job seeking folks transplanting

[fogpumas]

As a resident, I stand with the State of Jefferson... if not for the simple fact that Gavin Newsom doesn’t give a flying f*ck about us. We need our own state.

[prepperjonpnw]

I live in southern Oregon and would love to have a State of Jefferson. It’s that or be part of Greater Idaho. We are such a different people here and really have nothing in common with northern oregon or california.

[kchiloquin]

My home state. S Oregon my tribe. Born in California back and fourth.Time to get out of welfare land. Help each other out and enjoy life. If the beer 🍻🍺 is not good enough then make it better.

[momcatx]

I've wanted to move to Etna, Scott Valley for 30 years. I love it there so much.

[frizzz]

I see signs, flags, and banners of the State of Jefferson as far south as Fresno county. Not just in the Sierras but down in the San Joaquin Valley. As a valley resident I am very supportive of the State of Jefferson as long as we are a part of it. Sacramento is nothing more than a SF Bay area enclave. The surrounding counties are, in my opinion, in the State of Jefferson. its growing more and more every year since people are realizing that we are not represented by the State of California. Farm country is honored to consider itself part of the State of Jefferson.

[scott]

I live in Medford Oregon near the border. With our population growth and political views. You can see the state of Jefferson happening in the next 25 to 50 year's realistically. It takes time.

[agvaquero]

Love the idea. This would bring me back to California!

[leftfield]

It's common for people to quote Jefferson's statement about the need for rebellion or the one about the west being independent. Rarely do they cite the other founders who thought the ideas were nuts.

[cassandrarodriguezalmaguer]

So ur telling me where my family lives in Oregon is considered “Jefferson state” oh wow.

[heyphilphil]

Aside from whyoming its one of the most beautiful parts of the country. I'm moving to a Jefferson from the bay area. Not taking bay area politics with me. This part of the state doesn't represent me socially or politically. If it ever happened I'd be all for it!!!

[JamesKFuku]

I live in Southern California this is the first time of hearing this. It’s a breath of fresh air. The Government from Federal done to Counties and possibly Cities need to remind themselves that they are working for the People. Not the other way around. They all swore to the Constitution to protect and serve. And here’s Newsom trying to change the constitution and another example outside of California in New Mexico suspending the 2nd Amendment what’s that all about.

[hellenicboy]

I support the State of Jefferson even though I'm not American. Much love to the State of Jefferson from Greece.