Reverend Jason Lee, Bronze sculpture at Oregon State Capitol in Salem, United States

Reverend Jason Lee is a life-size bronze statue on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. Lee stands holding a book in his proper left hand, his other arm extended with paper in hand. It measures about 84 by 43 by 32 inches and rests on a base roughly 60 by 65.5 by 71 inches. The base plaque reads "REV. JASON LEE / 1803–1845 / FIRST MISSIONARY / IN OREGON / COLONIZER / 1834–1843", and the back is inscribed "BEDI-RASSY AFT NYC".

The sculpture was completed in 1953, the work of Gifford MacGregor Proctor who finished the project after his father Alexander Phimister Proctor died in 1950. This creation bridges two generations of artists in Oregon's public monument history.

The monument honors Reverend Lee's role as Oregon's first missionary and his influence on the region's religious life. Today, visitors can see how this sculpture reflects his spiritual leadership and lasting impact on early settlement communities.

The sculpture stands outdoors on the Capitol grounds and is easily reached via walkways that cross the entire plaza. Because it faces the elements year-round, its appearance varies with weather and season.

Oregon school children contributed funds to finance this sculpture alongside state appropriation, creating a direct connection between young people and the monument. This shared support makes the work a symbol of both historical importance and community participation.