USA History
Wisconsin
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: May 29, 1848
Capital: Madison
Known as: Badger State
Motto: Forward
Animal: Badger
Bird: Robin
Fish: Muskellunge
Insect: Honeybee
Flower: Wood Violet
Mineral: Galena
Stone: Red Granite
Song: "On, Wisconsin!"
Tree: Sugar Maple
Area: 65,500 Square miles
Number of Counties: 72
Highest point: 1,951 feet (Timms Hill)
Lowest point: 581 feet (Lake Michigan)