Oregon State Capitol

Oregon State Capitol

The Oregon State Capitol is the building housing the state legislature and the offices of the governor, secretary of state, and treasurer of the U.S. state of Oregon.

The dome rises 106 feet (32 m) above the state seal in the floor of the rotunda.

The Oregon Pioneer statue is an eight-and-a-half ton bronze statue with gold leaf finish that sits atop the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, United States. Created by Ulric Ellerhusen, the statue is a 22 ft (7 m)-tall hollow sculpture. The gilded piece was installed atop the building in 1938 when a new capitol was built.

The building measures 693 by 259.5 ft (211.2 by 79.1 m).

The older main portion of the building is 53.5 feet (16.3 m) tall, while the newer wings added in 1977 are 68.7 feet (20.9 m) tall.

Location

900 Court Street NE
Salem, Marion County
Oregon, USA

Getting There

The Oregon State Capitol is located in Salem, Oregon. It is accessible by several public transportation options including bus, train, and taxi.

Bus: Several local and regional bus routes stop at or near the State Capitol. Salem-Keizer Transit (Cherriots) operates multiple bus lines that stop at the State Capitol Mall. Visit the Cherriots website for schedules and fare information.

Train: The Amtrak Cascades train service provides transportation to Salem from several cities, including Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, BC. The Salem station is located about 2 miles from the State Capitol building. Taxi and ride-sharing services are available at the station.

Taxi: Several taxi companies operate in Salem and offer transportation to the State Capitol. Taxi stands are located at various locations throughout the city, including near the Capitol building.

Bicycle: Salem has a robust bicycle network, and bike racks are available near the Capitol building. The city's bike share program, Salem BIKETOWN, also has several stations throughout the downtown area.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Oregon that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.