Wisconsin
Became a state: May 29, 1848 (30th state)
Area: 65,498 sq mi (ranked 23rd in size)
Population: 5,627,967 (ranked 20th in population)
Capital: Madison
Largest City: Milwaukee (population 583,624)
Bordering States: Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois
Origin of state name: The name is based on the Chippewa Indian word Ouisconsin, believed to mean "grassy place."
State Nickname: The Badger State
State Bird: Robin
State Flower: Wood Violet
State Tree: Sugar Maple
State Gemstone: Red Granite
Trivia: The House on the Rock, originally opened in 1959, is a complex of architecturally unique rooms, streets, gardens and shops designed by Alex Jordan, Jr. It is located in Iowa County, south of Spring Green, Wisconsin and is a regional tourist attraction. The "house" itself is atop Deer Shelter Rock, a column of rock approximately 60 feet tall, 70 feet by 200 feet on the top, which stands in a forest nearby . Additions were made to the original structure and other buildings added over the course of several decades. The complex now features "The Streets of Yesterday", a re-creation of an early twentieth century American town; "The Heritage of the Sea", featuring nautical exhibits and a 200-ft model of a fanciful whale-like sea creature; "The Music of Yesterday", a huge collection of automatic music machines; and what the management bills as "the world's largest indoor carousel", among other attractions. During the winter, the attraction features a Christmas theme, with decorations and a large collection of Santa Claus figures. The bathrooms, as well, are decorated with strange objects, including mannequins and flowers.
Abbreviation: WI
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