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Although its origin is unknown, the name Wisconsin is derived from an Indian word. Some theories suggest it means 'long river', 'grassy place', or 'gathering of the waters'.
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Wisconsin's state nickname is the 'Badger State'.
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The state motto for Wisconsin is 'Forward'.
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Wisconsin's state song is 'On, Wisconsin'.
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Wisconsin's state flag, featuring a shield surrounded by a sailor and rope, and axe and miner, was officially adopted in 1913.
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Residents of Wisconsin are referred to as Wisconsinites.
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Wisconsin's capital city is Madison, and its largest city is Milwaukee.
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Wisconsin's state bird is the robin and the state symbol of peace is the mourning dove.
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Wisconsin's state animal is the badger and the state wildlife animal is the white-tailed deer.
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The dairy cow is Wisconsin's state domestic animal and the American water spaniel is the state dog.
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Wisconsin's state fish is the muskellunge and the state insect is the honey bee.
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Wisconsin's state flower is the wood violet and the state tree is the sugar maple.
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Major rivers in Wisconsin include the Chippewa River, St. Croix River, Mississippi River and the Wisconsin River.
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Major lakes in Wisconsin include Lake Winnebago, Lake Superior, and Lake Michigan.
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Major agriculture in Wisconsin includes dairy products such as cheese, milk and butter, corn, cranberries, oats, potatoes, carrots, maple syrup, and snap beans.
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Major industry in Wisconsin includes tourism, beer, paper, machinery, health care devices and software.
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There are 7,446 streams and rivers in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin's oldest and most famous state park is Devil's Lake. It was established in 1911.
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The first hydro-electric plant in the United States was built at Fox River, Wisconsin in 1882.
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IN 1867, the first practical typewriter was invented in Milwaukee.
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The Ginseng Capital of the World is Wausau, Wisconsin.
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The largest water-themed park in the U.S. is located in Wisconsin Dells, and is called Noah's Ark.
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The Dairy Capital of the United States is Wisconsin. It produces more milk than any other U.S. state.
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The Jump Rope Capital of the World is Bloomer, Wisconsin.
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Baraboo, Wisconsin was host to the first Ringling Brothers Circus in 1884.
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The Turkey Capital of Wisconsin is Boscobeel.
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In 1854 the Republican Party was founded in Ripon, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee is host to the largest music festival in the United States = Milwaukee Summerfest. Approximately 2,500 performers play each year.
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