State Information
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Wisconsin
"the thirtieth state" quarter struck by
the mint on
October 11, 2004 |
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| The quarter's stateside face depicts symbols unique to
Wisconsin's economy. A dairy cow, brick of cheese and ear of corn along with the state's
motto "Forward". Wisconsin is best known for it's cheese and butter
products. |
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Admitted
to Union: |
May 29, 1848 |
Bits of History
Update:
Three Rivers Stadium was a famous baseball park. In what city was it
located and what three rivers join together there?
The State Capital on the
isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota. |
| Order
Admitted: |
30 |
| Capital:
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Madison |
| Largest
City: |
Milwaukee |
| Nickname: |
Badger State |
| State
Bird: |
Robin |
| State
Flower: |
Violet |
| State
Tree: |
Sugar Maple |
| State
Motto: |
"Forward" |
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State Name Origin:
A Chippewa word that was spelled Ouisconsin and Meconsing by early
explorers. Wisconsin
was formally named by Congress when it became a state.
Fun State Facts:
Wisconsin has a population of 5,180,900, 30th in the nation. Its land area is 54,314
square miles,
25th in the nation. The highest point is Timms Hill at 1,951 feet above sea level. Baraboo
is the
home of the famous "Greatest Show on Earth", the Ringling Brothers and
Barnum & Bailey
Circus. This circus is in it's 134th year of operation. Ripon, Wisconsin lays claim
to the birthplace
of the Republican Party from a meeting on February 28, 1854 organized by A. E. Bovay.
The first
capitol of Wisconsin was in the town of Belmont approximately 75 miles southwest of
Madison.
Harry Houdini, the famous magician, was raised in Appleton. Seymour Cray, the
developer of the
super computer, was born in Chippewa Falls and Gene Wilder of "Willie Wonka and
the
Chocolate Factory" was born in Milwaukee.
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