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Wisconsin is the 23
rd Largest among the United States, spanning an area of 54,314 sq mi and water area of 11,190 sq mi. It acquired statehood on May 29, 1848. Wisconsin is the 30
th state of the 50 United States of America. The name Wisconsin is derived from the French version of an Ojibwa term that may mean "gathering of the waters" or "place of the beaver.". Wisconsin is nicknamed the Badger State. The name refers to miners, among the state's first settlers, who lived in mine shafts or dug their homes out of hillsides, as badgers do.
Economy of Wisconsin
Personal income per Capita - $21,271 (Recent census - 1999)
Agriculture - Cheese, Dairy Products, Cattle, Hogs, Vegetables, Corn, Cranberries.
Industry - Machinery, Food Processing, Paper Products, Electric Equipment, Fabricated Metal Products, Tourism.
History of Wisconsin
By the early 1900s, the lumber industry flourished in Wisconsin. New companies opened in the state, creating furniture, wagons, and paper products. During the mid-1900s, Wisconsin’s economy shifted importance from agriculture to manufacturing. Farm prices rose while dairy products decreased in demand. Many lost their jobs as dairy farms and cheese factories closed. New improved farm equipment also replaced many workers who left to find work in the cities. Recently, manufacturing continues to be strong in Wisconsin. Agriculture also remains important to its economy. Industries related to the farming industry such as farm research, dairy equipment, and food preparation are expanding within the state. Welfare reform occurred during the 1990s, but problems still remain with increasing needs in education, welfare, and pollution control.
Starting at the top of a shield on a dark blue field is the state motto "Forward". Below it is a badger the state animal. A sailor and miner show that the people work on water and land. The shield in the center shows Wisconsin's support for the United States. In four sections surrounding the shield are representations of the states main industries: Agriculture, mining, manufacturing and navigation. The cornucopia and pile of lead represent farm products and minerals. The flag law was amended in 1979 to include the name of the state and the date of statehood.
Famous people of Wisconsin
Seymour Cray (1925-1996) Developed the super-computer, was born in Chippewa Falls.
Harry Houdini (1874-1926) Famous magician and escape artist from Appleton.
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) America's most famous architect, was born in Richland Center.
Eric Heiden (1958-) Five-time gold medallist speed skater of the 1980 Winter Olympics, was born in Madison.
Golda Meir (1898-1978) Israel’s first woman prime minister,was raised in Milwaukee.
Interesting Facts about Wisconsin
- Wisconsin is among the nation's leaders in production of dairy products and is sometimes called America's Dairyland.
- Wisconsin ranks number one in # of milk cows (1,500,000) and produces over 15% of the entire country's milk.
- One of the most popular places to visit in the Wisconsin is Wisconsin Dells, where the Wisconsin River passes through a winding gorge about 13 km (about 8 mi) long.
- Wisconsin is known as the Badger State after the living habits of early miners in the region who either lived in mine shafts or dug their homes out of the sides of hills--just like Badgers do.
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