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Wisconsin
Capital:
Madison
State abbreviation/Postal code:
Wis./WI
Nickname:
Badger State
Origin of name:
Based on an Indian word "Ouisconsin"
believed to mean "grassy place" in the Cheppewa tongue.
Briefs on
Wisconsin :
Located in the Midwest region of United States,
the state of Wisconsin is one with a difference. The state is popular
due to its natural beauty, charismatic aura, two Great Lakes, the
famous Mississippi River and the dense forests and lakes. The vibrant
cultural festivals and events, thrilling activities and wonderful
attractions add to the timeless enticement of the state.
The northern region of the state is extensive
pinestral forests of the Northwoods. This half of Wisconsin is famous
for beautiful quiet lakes, numerous waterways, OcontoArea, ParkFalls
and Superior.
 The central region of the state is abundant in
natural beauty and intrigues the visitors with day-to-day activities
of the natives. There are several small but beautiful towns that are
located at the edge of the lakes or below one of the state’s highest
peaks. The simplicity and liveliness of these towns is quite appealing
to the visitors.
You can witness a unique combination of various
landforms (landscapes, woodlands, lakes etc.) in the eastern half of
the state that runs along the lake Michigan. The area is swarming with
people for lovely cities such as Appleton, GreenBay and Milwaukee
here.
If rocks and mountains related activities are
what you want to enjoy, the southwestern part Wisconsin is ideal to
visit. This part of the state has amazing rock formations, steep hills
and hidden valleys, ravines composed of ferns and woodland flowers and
other created attractions. The famous and the capital city of Madison
is in this half of the state.
Madison city is a perfect amalgamation of the
city culture and small town appeal. The city presents several pulls to
woo the hearts of the visitors. For instance the State Capitol (based
on the Capitol in Washington DC), Lake Monona and the Monona Terrace
Community, the Convention Center, Cave of Mounds, magnificent museums
such as Mount Horeb Mustard Museum, grand shopping malls, delectable
cuisine and much more make the city a superb vacation destination.
Pondering over the past of Wisconsin we find the
archaic origins of the state. The Wisconsin region had Jean Nicolet, a
Frenchman as its foremost European explorer. Till 1763 the Wisconsin
territory was governed by the French after which it was ceded to the
British.
The governing power of the state kept on shifting
from one to the other. As soon as the American Revolutionary War got
over, the state became a part of the US Northwest Territory. After
that it came under the control of the Indiana territory followed by
Illinois territory and then to the Michigan territory.
Wisconsin was a major mining state during 1820,
1830 and 1840. After the opening of the southwest portion of Wisconsin
due to Indian treaties, the state witnessed an influx of countless
miners and immigrants from Cornwall in England.
However, during 1840 the population of miners
reduced because of the California Gold Rush. But the period when the
mining was at it’s best in the state contributed greatly to its
development. This also fetched the state its nickname, The Badger
State.
On 30th July 1836 the territory of
Wisconsin was organized. It became the 30th state of the
union on 29th May 1848.
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