Wisconsin was the 30th state to join the United States of America. Wisconsin officially became a state on May 29, 1848. The capital city is Madison, but the largest city is Milwaukee.
Here are some official state symbols to help you get to know Wisconsin better.
- State Abbreviation - WI
- State Nickname - Badger State
- State Bird - Robin
- State Flower - Wood Violet
- State Motto - Forward
- State Tree - Sugar Maple
- State Fish - Muskellunge
- State Animal - Badger
- State Dance - Polka
- State Gemstone - Red granite
Did you know that Wisconsin is the 23rd biggest state in the USA? The territory spans 65,503 square miles.