Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Also known as: "The Badger State," originating from 1820s lead miners who lived in, or "badgered" into, mine shafts. Other common nicknames include "America's Dairyland" (featured on license plates), "The Dairy State," and "The Cheese State," highlighting its, agricultural, and specifically dairy, economic impact
ISO Code
US-WI
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Wisconsin – America’s Dairyland 🧀🌾
📍 Basic Overview
Official Name: State of Wisconsin
Nickname: America’s Dairyland
Capital: Madison
Largest City: Milwaukee
Admission to the Union: May 29, 1848 (30th state)
Population (2024 est.): ~5.9 million
Total Area: 65,496 sq mi
Wisconsin is known for dairy farming, Great Lakes shoreline, forests, outdoor recreation, and passionate sports culture.
📜 History
🏹 Indigenous Peoples
- Menominee
- Ojibwe (Chippewa)
- Ho-Chunk
🇫🇷 French Exploration
Explored by French traders in the 1600s.
🧀 Agricultural Development
Became a national dairy leader in the 19th and 20th centuries.
🏛 Government
Executive: Governor
Legislative: Wisconsin Legislature
Judicial: Wisconsin Supreme Court
🏙 Major Cities 🌆
- Milwaukee
- Madison
- Green Bay
- Kenosha
- Racine
💼 Economy 💰
Major industries:
- Dairy & agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Paper production
- Tourism
- Healthcare
Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other U.S. state.
🎓 Education 🎓
Major universities:
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Marquette University
🦅 Official State Symbols
🌸 State Flower
Wood Violet
🐦 State Bird
American Robin
🌳 State Tree
Sugar Maple
🐄 State Animal
Badger
🥛 State Beverage
Milk
🏛 State Motto
“Forward”
🏞 National Park Service Units
🏝 Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
🌊 Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
🌊 Ice Age National Scenic Trail
🌲 National Forests
🌲 Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
🏔 Wilderness Areas
Within Chequamegon-Nicolet:
- Rainbow Lake Wilderness
🦅 National Wildlife Refuges
- Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
- Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
🏕 Major Wisconsin State Parks
Wisconsin has 60+ state parks.
Major examples:
- Devil's Lake State Park
- Peninsula State Park
- Copper Falls State Park
📊 Wisconsin Public Lands Summary
- 1 National Lakeshore
- 1 National Riverway
- 1 National Scenic Trail
- 1 National Forest
- Multiple Wildlife Refuges
- 60+ State Parks
- 1 Federally Designated Wilderness Area
Wisconsin blends agriculture, forestlands, freshwater coasts, and strong sports tradition.
🏈🏀⚾ Sports ⚽
🏈 Green Bay Packers
🏀 Milwaukee Bucks
⚾ Milwaukee Brewers
⚽ Forward Madison FC
College powerhouse:
- Wisconsin Badgers
🎬 Movies Filmed in Wisconsin 🎥
- Public Enemies
- Bridesmaids
⭐ Famous People from Wisconsin
- Chris Farley
- Gene Wilder
- J. J. Watt
✝ Faith & Reflection
Wisconsin’s motto “Forward” reflects progress and perseverance.
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” — Hebrews 12:1
From dairy farms to Great Lakes shores, Wisconsin represents hard work, community, and tradition.
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