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Wisconsin Wisconsin became a state on May 29, 1848. It was the 30 th state in the Union. By Michael Pearce
Wisconsin
Wisconsin became a state on May
29, 1848.
It was the 30th state in the Union.
By Michael Pearce
Sta
te S
ymbols
State Flower: Wood Violet
State Bird: Robin
State Motto: Forward
State Nickname: The Badger State
State Flag:
Natu
ral
reso
urce
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and p
roducts
Natural
resources
soil
coal
grass
Products
cheese
milk
corn
Majo
r A
ttra
ctio
ns
The Henry Vilas The Harley DavidsonZoo is one of the Museum is one oftop ten major the top ten majorattractions in attractions inWisconsin and Wisconsin andthe best thing is it has an assortment it’s free. of motorcycles.
Fam
ous Pe
ople
1. George F. Kennan is famous because he is a diplomat. He lives in Milwaukee.
2. Les Paul is famous because he is a musician. He lives in Waukesha.
3. Bob Uecker is famous because he is a baseball player. He lives in Milwaukee.
Interesting Facts
In 1882 the first hydro-electric plant in the U.S. was built at Fox River.
Mount Horeb is the troll capital of the world and home to the Mustard Museum.
The nations first kindergarten was established in Watertown in 1856.
Wisconsin produces more milk than any other state.
Green Bay is the toilet paper capital of the world.
Refe
rence
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www.50states.com
www.enchantedlearning.com
Ainsely, Dr. W. Frank, et al, (1995), Comparing Regions, New Jersey, Silver Burdett Gin
