Wisconsin was the 30th state that was officially added to the union that is the United States of America.It is one of the states that lies in the north of the country and is one of the commonly known Midwestern states.‘America’s Dairyland’ is just one of the different nicknames that are coined on this state.The Size Of WisconsinThe size of the state of Wisconsin is an important factor that describes the very state. Here are facts about the size of Wisconsin, as well as other interesting facts about the land.Wisconsin dwells in the region of the United States of America known as a midwestern state due to the region. Wisconsin state is about 42 million acre (17 million ha) in size. The state is made up of 72 counties. The geography of Wisconsin is particularly interesting for a multitude of reasons. To the north, the border of Wisconsin state is made of Lake Superior.Essentially, Lake Superior makes up the north-western border of Wisconsin, and the region is contained within Douglas County within the state. This county is host to the city of Superior. This city is placed on the western edge of Lake Superior. The northwest border of the state of Wisconsin is not only with Lake Superior, but the state of Minnesota. On the north, it is the state of Michigan. The east border does not have a state but Lake Michigan.Lake Michigan interestingly has the largest freshwater dunes anywhere in the world. These sandy beaches are famous for days out with your family on the waters of Lake Michigan. The southern border to Michigan has the state of Illinois. The geographic center of Wisconsin is interesting since there are different arguments as to what should be the center. Originally, the city of Pittsville would be heralded as the ceremonial center of Wisconsin by the governor in 1952.Other works depict the real center of Wisconsin as the city of Auburndale. The thing to understand is that the center of the state is difficult to place since it varies as per the border which is considered while finding the geographic center. The usage of the legal boundary of Wisconsin will make the center move east when portions of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior are considered.While the center of the state of Wisconsin is difficult to place, the center of the northern hemisphere lies in Wisconsin, in an area near Poniatowski. The complete area of the state of Wisconsin is divided into several different regions. These regions make up the state.Northern Wisconsin is made up of two regions. The topmost region is known as Lake Superior Lowland. This is the area of land that is along the coast of Lake Superior. The land is a minor slope downward toward Lake Superior.The Lake Superior Lowland is an area that is rich in terms of trees and is largely forested. The majority of these trees are made up of birch and aspen trees. The next northern region of Wisconsin is the Northern Highland. This is the largest among the five regions that make up the entirety of Wisconsin.The thing of note in the Northern Highland is the natural highest point in the state, Timms Hill. Timms Hill comes in at about 1,951.5 ft (594.8 m). The state is built up of several thousands of acres of forests that are spread across this region. Additionally, Northern Highland is much higher than the rest of the state and there are hills seen frequently when you go across this region.Below the Northern Highland lies the Central Plain. This region is the crescent-shaped area that takes up the center of Wisconsin. The Central Plain has many different sandstone formations, such as the Wisconsin Dells of the Wisconsin River. There are sandy plains all across this region, as it has been part of history due to the prehistoric glacial lake in Wisconsin.The Central Plain is flanked by the final two regions. On the west is the region that is known as the Western Upland. Western Upland is a region that is made up of several different ridges and valleys. This makes it a fascinating combination of forest and farmland. The region is home to the Driftless Area. This portion contains several parts of different states such as Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois.The right flank of Central Plain is named the Eastern Ridges and Lowlands. This region of Wisconsin is the lowest in terms of altitude. It contains the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the lowest point in this region is at 580 ft (176.7 m).One of the most fun facts about Wisconsin is the impact the Wisconsin glaciation had. The different glaciers that would have existed in the region in the prehistoric era have molded the five different regions into the varied geographical features that we see all over the state.Restaurants & Food In WisconsinThe food of a place is what essentially defines its identity. While there are other things that contribute, it is really the food that sets any place apart.Wisconsin is one of the food hubs of the nation. It is the dairy hub of the United States of America. Due to its affinity to dairy products, cheese has become one of the primary foods. The state has 58 Master Cheesemakers and is one of the only places that has the standards of cheesemaking outside of Europe.It is responsible for coming up with new types of cheese such as the Colby cheese, named after the town where it was invented. Additionally, brick cheese and the blue marble jack cheese are known to come from the state. Wisconsin remains to be the sole producer of Limburger cheese in the United States.Speaking of dairy-based cuisine, the ice-cream is a popular food in Wisconsin. One of the most common choices is the blue moon ice cream, which is described to be similar to fruit loops in terms of flavor. Wisconsin is not just all dairy. The state is the country’s largest consumer of summer sausage. It is also the largest producer of brats. A brat is a form of German sausage.One of the cities of Wisconsin, Madison, is home to the largest brat festival in the world. This four-day-long festival has brats being cooked on a 65 ft (19.8 m) long grill, with other recreational activities such as music taking place.Ice cream is only one of the deserts that the state has to offer. Parts of Wisconsin are known to offer the Danish kringle as desert. This pastry recipe was brought over by Danish settlers who came to America back in the 19th century.Wisconsin State Facts And SymbolsThe state symbols for any state are important factors that drive the very identity of the state. These are the state symbols of Wisconsin.The official state animal of Wisconsin is the badger. Wisconsin has truly embraced badgers and has been named the badger state. The badger state finds badgers abundantly in the wild. While they are evasive and finding one in the wild is a tad bit of work, you can easily see them on different symbols of Wisconsin, truly making it the badger state.The badger has become synonymous with the state symbol, taking its place on everything from the state flag, as well to the college football team. The state flower of Wisconsin is the wood violet. The state legislature adopted it as the official state flower in 1909, on Arbor Day. The neighboring state of Illinois also has the wood violet as its state flower.The state of Wisconsin has an official state beverage, which is milk. This is due to the state being a hub of dairy production across America. Milk is one of the most important symbols of Wisconsin since it is one of the biggest industries found in the state. It has become one of the most crucial factors in boosting the economy of Wisconsin.Since milk is the state beverage and dairy farming is the leading sector in the state, it should be no surprise that the state domesticated animal is the cow. Every cow produces about 6.5 gal (24.6 L) of milk every single day, making it a lucrative industry to operate in.Famous Historical Facts About WisconsinThe history of Wisconsin is varied and diverse. Here are some facts about the history of the state. The first thing to note is that the very history of Wisconsin goes back to the prehistoric era, long before humans would even be known to inhabit the area. This would be the era of glaciers in Wisconsin.Everything that Wisconsin is today, the dairy-producing mammoth, as well as the varied geography of the region comes from the glaciation era. These glaciers have created incredible variations of land, allowing the government to create state parks for people to enjoy nature. Native American communities that lived in the region have created effigy mounds that are hidden all across the state. These would be in shapes of different symbols, animals, or other figures. It was essentially a pile of soil used to create these mounds. Originally, there were about 15,000-20,000 of these mounds that were dotted across the state, but today, it is estimated that only 4,000 of these remain.As the years went on, Wisconsin would be part of the French territory in North America, an became an official part of the Union during the 1783 Treaty of Paris. The states of Massachusetts and Virginia claimed the land that would be Wisconsin until it was later made a state of its own in 1848.Interestingly, one of the most crucial pieces of the history of the United States of America was born in Wisconsin, the Republican Party. The Republican Party was formed in the state of Wisconsin at a meeting at the Little White Schoolhouse. The express purpose of creating this party was to combat the evil that was slavery.The city of Green Bay is one of the most significant in the history of the state. It has the mantle of being the oldest city in the state. Located near Sturgeon Bay, the city was established as a trading outpost by Nicolet in 1634. The history of any place is made of people who design different buildings in the region. One such individual was Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most famous architects in Wisconsin. One of his most famous designs was the building known as Spring Green, which is now a sight you can visit and tour.One of the world’s greatest escape artists, Harry Houdini would be known to live in the state. Harry would live in Wisconsin for some of his early life, after having arrived from Hungary. Famous personalities are not the only thing that is part of Wisconsin, it has made leaps in terms of education as well. The first American kindergarten would begin in the state, in the year 1856. Watertown would be the beginning of a new step being taken in terms of education in America.A less known fact about the state in its history is its affinity with gangsters. While Chicago and the state of Illinois were popularized for gang violence in the 20th century, gangsters like Al Capone were known to have made Wisconsin a popular place to visit.
Wisconsin was the 30th state that was officially added to the union that is the United States of America.
