Businesses and Places in Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Facts and Information

   
Abbreviation WI
Capital Madison
Size Total (Land + Water) 65,498 sq miles; Land Only 54,310 sq miles
Number of Counties 72
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Bordering States Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota
Highest Point Timms Hill, 1,951 feet
National Parks None
Population (2015) 5,771,337
Population Density 106.3 people / square mile
Area Codes 262, 274, 414, 534, 608, 715, 920
Top 5 Cities (2010 population) Milwaukee (594,833)
Madison (233,209)
Green Bay (104,057)
Kenosha (99,218)
Racine (78,860)
Statehood May 29, 1848
Electoral Votes 10
Governor Official Wisconsin Governor Website
U. S. Senators List of U. S. Senators From Wisconsin
U. S. Representatives List of U. S. Representatives From Wisconsin
Senators List of Wisconsin State Senators
Representatives List of Wisconsin State Representatives
Government Official Site
Constitution Wisconsin State Constitution
Road Conditions Wisconsin Road Conditions
Quarter Issue Date October 25, 2004
Animal Badger
Ballad "Oh Wisconsin, Land of My Dreams"
Beverage Milk
Bird Robin
Dance Polka
Dog American water spaniel
Domestic Animal Dairy cow
Fish Muskellunge
Flower Wood violet
Fossil Trilobite
Fruit Cranberry
Grain Corn
Insect Honeybee
Mineral Galena
Motto Forward
Nickname Badger State
Pastry Kringle
Rock Red granite
Soil Antigo silt loam
Song "On, Wisconsin!"
Symbol of Peace Mourning dove
Tree Sugar maple
Wildlife Animal White-tailed deer
NCAA Division I Schools Marquette University (Big East)
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay (Horizon)
University of Wisconsin – Madison (Big Ten)
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (Horizon)
Gas Tax $0.3290 / Gallon
Cigarette Tax $2.52 / Pack
Tourist Attractions Henry Vilas Zoo Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Whistling Straits Golf course in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Lambeau Field Stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions House on the Rock Tourist attraction in Spring Green, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Milwaukee Art Museum Art museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Road America Road course in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Discovery World Science museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Taliesin Home and estate of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright located in Spring Green, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Milwaukee County Zoo Zoo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Milwaukee Public Museum Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Harley-Davidson Museum Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Cave of the Mounds Natural limestone cave in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Chula Vista Resort Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Peninsula State Park State park in Fish Creek, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Alliant Energy Center Multi-building complex center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Tourist Attractions Wilmot Mountain Ski area in Wilmot, Wisconsin.
Fun Facts The state of Wisconsin was named after the Wisconsin River. The word Wisconsin originates from the Miami Indian word Meskonsing, meaning "this stream meanders through something red," a reference to the setting of the Wisconsin River as it flows through the red sandstone bluffs of the Wisconsin Dells.
Fun Facts Harley-Davidson, the American motorcycle manufacturer, was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1903 by William Harley, Arthur Davidson, and Walter Davidson.
Fun Facts The Ringling Brothers (Albert, Otto, Charles and John) gave their first circus show performance in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in 1884.
Fun Facts Noah's Ark Family Park is the largest water park in the United States. It features 51 water slides, among other attractions. The park is located in the city of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Fun Facts The first hydroelectric plant in the United States began operation on the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin, on September 30, 1882.
Fun Facts Seymour, Wisconsin, is home to the Hamburger Hall of Fame.
Fun Facts The Wisconsin town of Bloomer hosts an annual jump rope competition and is the Jump Rope Capital of the World.
Fun Facts Eagle River, Wisconsin, hosts the annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby and is known as the Snowmobile Capital of the World.
Fun Facts In 1919, Stephen J. Poplawski of Racine, Wisconsin, invented the blender.
Fun Facts Wisconsin is one of two states with an official State Pastry Kringle.
Name Origin French corruption of an Indian word whose meaning is disputed
Residents Names Wisconsinite
Tourism Office Website www.travelwisconsin.com
Tourism Office Phone Number 800-432-TRIP

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