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Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a Midwestern state in the United States bordered by Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Lake Michigan, Upper Michigan, and Lake Superior. The state has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Wisconsin has a total of 72 counties.

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About Wisconsin

After the American Revolutionary War in 1783 Wisconsin became a territorial possession of the United States. The economy flourished with lead mining and trading in the area. Most of the Native American Indian population was driven out after the Winnebago War of 1827 and the Black Hawk War in 1832. Wisconsin was admitted to the union on May 29,1848 as the 30th state with a total land area of 65,498 sq miles.

Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin with Milwaukee being the largest city. Wisconsin is also known as The Badger State. The state bird is the Robin, the state flower is the Wood Violet, and the state tree is the Sugar Maple. The state motto of Wisconsin is Forward.

Wisconsin has much more to offer than just cheese! The beer connoisseur will not want to miss the Lakefront Brewery in Milkwaukee. This top rated attraction specializes in handmade beers including Riverwest Stein and Klisch. Also in Milwaukee is the Harley-Davidson Museum that showcases the Harley-Davidson Motor Company's history and motorcycles.

Those who appreciate fine art will want to visit the Milwaukee Art Museum with nearly 20,000 works of art including Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe and Andy Warhol. On a warm summer day in Wisconsin Dells, WI visit Noah's Ark Water Park, the the largest water park in the United States. The park offers 60 water-based activities to keep you cool and to have some fun!

In Lake Geneva spend an afternoon at the Geneva Lake Shore Path. The path totals 21 miles which allows hikers to walk through the back yards of century-old mansions. The golfer will enjoy the Geneva National Golf Club with fifty-four holes in a beautiful setting.

Some Famous People from Wisconsin:

*Liberace-American entertainer and musician. Born in West Allis, WI.
*Chris Farley-American comedian and actor. Born in Madison, WI.
*Orson Welles-American film director, writer, actor, and producer. Born in Kenosha, WI.
*Gene Wilder-Actor. Born in Milwaukee, WI.
*Frank Lloyd Wright-Famous Architect. Born in Richland Center, WI.

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Head coach Bret Bielema of the Wisconsin Badgers looks on in the fourth quarter as the Badgers lose to the Oregon Ducks 45-38 at the 98th Rose Bowl Game on January 2, 2012 in Pasadena, California.

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Kick returner Jared Abbrederis #4 of the Wisconsin Badgers returns a kick for 60-yards against Troy Hill#2 of the Oregon Ducks in the third quarter at the 98th Rose Bowl Game on January 2, 2012 in Pasadena, California.

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Wide reciever Nick Toon #1 of the Wisconsin Badgers is tackled by John Boyett #20 and Terrance Mitchell #27 of the Oregon Ducks in the second quarter at the 98th Rose Bowl Game on January 2, 2012 in Pasadena, California.

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Tight end Jacob Pedersen #48 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs the ball after a catch as he is grabbed from behind by Michael Clay #46 of the Oregon Ducks and another Ducks defender in the first half at the 98th Rose Bowl Game on January 2, 2012 in Pasadena, California.

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