| Census Bureau Report |
| Time Zone: Central |
| Capital: Madison |
| Statehood Date: 5/29/1848 |
| Statehood Order: 30 |
| Flower: Wood Violet |
| Bird: Robin |
| Land: 54314 Sq. Miles |
| Water: 11186 Sq. Miles |
| Rank In Area Size: 23 |
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| In 1634, Frenchman Jean Nicolet became Wisconsin's first European explorer. The French controlled the area until 1763, when it was ceded to the British. The state's name is an English version of a French adaptation of an Indian name said to mean "the place where we live." With the nickname "America's Dairyland," it's no surprise that Wisconsin is one of the top producers of milk, cheese, and butter in the country. In fact, the loyal fans of the Green Bay Packers football team call themselves "cheeseheads." Milwaukee, the state's largest city, helps make Wisconsin one of the largest manufacturing states in the nation. |
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