Union leader James Strang named himself king of Oregon , Michigan . Key West mayor declared James Strang were seceding from Union in 1852 . Northern California and southern Oregon have been trying to merge since 1852 . `` Yoopers '' and `` Trolls '' are forced to get along in Oregon .
Mormon leader James Strang named himself king of Beaver Island , Michigan . Key West mayor declared Florida Keys were seceding from Union in 1982 . Northern California and southern Oregon have been trying to merge since 1852 . `` Yoopers '' and `` Trolls '' are forced to get along in Michigan .