History
Wisconsin became a U.S. territory following the American Revolution and soon after began attracting settlers looking for work in its mining, lumber and dairy industries. It was admitted to the union as the 30th state in 1848. In the years leading up to the Civil War, Wisconsin was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, with many slaves passing through the state on their way to freedom in Canada. Today, Wisconsin leads the nation in dairy production and is known for the quality of its cheddar cheese--residents even sometimes refer to themselves as "cheeseheads." Famous Wisconsinites include architect Frank Lloyd Wright, magician Harry Houdini and U.S.
Army General Douglas MacArthur.TimelineThe following important events in the history of Wisconsin affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping.1634: Jean Nicolet (Nicollet) de Belle Borne at the request of Samuel de Champlain of New France, landed at Red Banks on the shore of Green Bay.[3]1690–1820: Roman Catholic missionaries established the mission of St. Ignace de Michilimackinac, at Mackinac (now Michigan). The mission was the center for traders going to and from what is now Wisconsin. For records of baptisms, marriages, and burials, see the Church Records page.1763: The British took possession of the area from the French but discouraged new settlers.1787: Wisconsin officially became part of the U.S. Northwest Territory, but British fur traders effectively controlled the region until 1816.1800: The present Wisconsin area was included in the Indiana Territory.1804: Land ceded by the Sauk and Fox Indian tribes.1806: Battle of Mole Lake - Ojibwe battled the Sioux over control of a local wild rice producing lake. Some 500 warriors died.1809: The Wisconsin area was part of the Illinois Territory.1818: The Wisconsin area was included in the Michigan Territory. The territorial governor of Michigan created the first two Wisconsin counties, Brown and Crawford.1820s: High prices for lead attracted settlers to the mines of southern Wisconsin.
Geography
State abbreviation/Postal code: Wis./WI
Governor: Scott Walker, R (to Jan. 2015)
Lieut. Governor: Rebecca Kleefisch, R (to Jan. 2015)
Senators: Ron Johnson, R (to Jan. 2017); Tammy Baldwin, D (to Jan. 2019)
Secy. of State: Douglas J. La Follette, D (to Jan. 2015)
State Treasurer: Kurt W. Schuller, R (to Jan. 2015)
Atty. General: J. B. Van Hollen, R (to Jan. 2015)
Organized as territory: July 4, 1836
Entered Union (rank): May 29, 1848 (30)
Present constitution adopted: 1848
Motto: Forward
Read more: Wisconsin: Map, History, Population, Facts, Capitol, Flag, Tree, Geography, Symbols http://www.infoplease.com/us-states/wisconsin.html#ixzz2RSLJP5Mi
| flower | wood violet (1949) |
| tree | sugar maple (1949) |
| grain | corn (1990) |
| bird | robin (1949) |
| animal | badger |
| wild life animal | white-tailed deer (1957) |
| domestic animal | dairy cow (1971) |
| insect | honeybee (1977) |
| fish | musky (muskellunge) (1955) |
| song | “On Wisconsin” |
| mineral | galena (1971) |
| rock | red granite (1971) |
| symbol of peace | mourning dove (1971) |
| soil | antigo silt loam (1983) |
| fossil | trilobite (1985) |
| dog | American Water Spaniel (1986) |
| beverage | milk (1988) |
| dance | polka (1994) |
| waltz | “The Wisconsin Waltz” (2001) |
| ballad | “Oh Wisconsin, Land of My Dreams” (2001) |
Read more: Wisconsin: Map, History, Population, Facts, Capitol, Flag, Tree, Geography, Symbols http://www.infoplease.com/us-states/wisconsin.html#ixzz2RSLXZEU2
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