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Wisconsin became the 30^th state on May 29^th 1848. Wisconsin is also known as the "Badger State" due to the fact that the state was noted in times gone by as having many badgers and wildlife.

Origin of state name: Wisconsin got its name from the Indian for "green or grassy place"

Capital – The capital of Wisconsin is Madison and the state is surrounded by several other states including Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota.

Population: The population of Wisconsin is in excess of 5.2 million people based on the last census in 2000.

Driving

Driver's license information, applications, testing requirements, Driver's manuals and testing locations can all be found on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website.

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/redirects/dmvtoc-redirect.htm

Economy: Wisconsin is probably best known for its cheese production. In fact there are numerous small cheese "cottage industries" in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is also well known for its strong and big farming communities and dairy, sheep and pig farming are common in the state. Food processing, farm equipment manufacture and electronic production are also big employers Wisconsin.

State Bird:The state bird is the Turdus Migratorius or American robin that is also the state bird of Connecticut and Michigan

State Flower – The state flower is the Purple Violet or Viola which has characteristic blue violet coloring and grows in the shade and in the sun. The purple Violet is also the state flower in New Jersey and Illinois and can be eaten and is often used as a garnish in cooking.

State Song: The state song is "On, Wisconsin" by j. Hubbard and C.D. Rose which is a beautiful song with lyrics that sing the praises of this great state.

State Motto- The sate motto is "forward"

Wisconsin - Interesting Facts

• Wisconsin is one of the three "dairy states" the other two are New York and California.
• Milwaukee is home of the famous Harley Davidson Motorcycles.
• The Hamburger hall of fame is located in Seymour.
• Monroe is the Swiss Cheese Capital of the World.
• The State Cow Chip Throwing Contest is famous throughout the US and is held in Wisconsin each year on the Labor Day weekend.
• Sturgeon Bay is famous in the mid-west for shipbuilding.
• Sheboygan is famous for its Bratwurst sausages.

Wisconsin – Famous People

Many famous people were born and raised in Wisconsin and many famous people call Wisconsin their home today. This includes actors, athletes, authors, politicians and entertainers. These include the great architect, Frank Lloyd Wright and the infamous escape artist Harry Houdini. Spencer Tracy the great actor and Chris Farley the comic genius were both Wisconsin natives.