Interesting Facts about Wisconsin
Wisconsin is known as the Badger State because of the lead miners in the 1800s who lived like badgers in tunnels.
The state motto of Wisconsin is Forward, signifying progress and optimism.
Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state in the United States.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the birthplace of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Wisconsin is home to the world’s largest round barn, built in 1914 in Marshfield.
The ice cream sundae was invented in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, in 1881.
Wisconsin has over 15,000 lakes, earning it the nickname the land of 10,000 lakes.
Green Bay, Wisconsin, is the smallest city to host a National Football League team.
Wisconsin is the leading producer of cranberries in the United States.
The state of Wisconsin has more cows than people.
Door County, Wisconsin, has the highest concentration of lighthouses of any county in the United States.
The State Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin, is the largest granite dome in the world.
Wisconsin Dells is known as the Waterpark Capital of the World.
The typewriter was invented in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1867.
Wisconsin has a rich Native American heritage with 11 federally recognized tribes.
The oldest operational bowling alley in the United States, Holler House, is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin is home to the National Mustard Museum, with over 6,000 different types of mustard on display.
Interesting Facts about Wisconsin part 2
The world’s largest muskie statue can be found in Hayward, Wisconsin.
Cheeseheads, the iconic foam hats shaped like cheese, were first worn at a Milwaukee Brewers baseball game in 1987.
Wisconsin’s state bird is the American Robin.
The temperature in Wisconsin once dropped to -55 degrees Fahrenheit.
The first ever Ice Cream cone was invented in Wisconsin in 1896.
Wisconsin is home to the largest waterpark in the United States, Noah’s Ark.
The Jump Around tradition of University of Wisconsin-Madison football games began in 1998 and has been embraced by fans ever since.
The Green Bay Packers are the only publicly-owned professional sports team in the United States.
Wisconsin is home to the House on the Rock, a unique architectural wonder featuring a gigantic infinity room.
The Oshkosh Corporation in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is the leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and vehicles in the world.
Wisconsin has produced many famous musicians, including Les Paul, Liberace, and Steve Miller.
Cheese Curd is the official state snack of Wisconsin.
The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin, is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of cranes.
Wisconsin is the birthplace of the Republican Party, founded in Ripon in 1854.
The world’s largest bratwurst festival, Brat Fest, is held annually in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Kohler Company, based in Kohler, Wisconsin, is a leading producer of plumbing products worldwide.
Wisconsin has produced many famous athletes, including basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and golfer Steve Stricker.
Wisconsin’s state dance is the polka.
The first electric guitar was invented in Wisconsin in 1931 by George Beauchamp and Adolph Rickenbacker.
Wisconsin is home to the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, which features a massive muskie statue.
The Hodag, a mythical creature, is the official state monster of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin has the highest number of certified organic farms in the United States.
The House of Wisconsin Cheese in Madison has the world’s largest cheese sculpture, made entirely of cheddar cheese.
The Green Bay Packers have won more championships than any other team in NFL history.
Wisconsin is the leading producer of snap beans for processing in the United States.
The Milwaukee Art Museum is home to the largest collection of works by Georgia O’Keeffe.
Wisconsin has more miles of scenic shoreline along the Great Lakes than any other state in the US.
The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, held annually in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is the world’s largest aviation celebration.