Dairy is a major industry in the State of Wisconsin. Pictured is a worker in 1922 at a New Glarus cheese factory placing a Wisconsin stamp on wheels of cheese.
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Wisconsin ( wih-SKON -sin ) is a state in the Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwest of the United States. It borders Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. With a population of about 6 million and an area of about 65,500 square miles, Wisconsin is the 20th-largest state by population and the 23rd-largest by area . It has 72 counties . Its most populous city is Milwaukee ; its capital and second-most populous city is Madison . Other urban areas include Green Bay , Kenosha , Racine , Eau Claire , and the Fox Cities .
Wisconsin's geography is diverse, shaped by Ice Age glaciers except in the Driftless Area . The Northern Highland and Western Upland along with a part of the Central Plain occupy the state's western part, with lowlands stretching to Lake Michigan. Wisconsin is third to Ontario and Michigan in the length of its Great Lakes coastline. Its northern portion is home to the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest . At the time of European contact, the area was inhabited by Algonquian and Siouan nations, and today it is home to eleven federally recognized tribes . Originally part of the Northwest Territory , it was admitted as a state in 1848. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, many European settlers entered the state, mostly from Germany and Scandinavia . Wisconsin remains a center of German American and Scandinavian American culture, particularly in respect to its cuisine , with foods such as bratwurst and kringle .
Wisconsin is one of the nation's leading dairy producers and is known as "America's Dairyland"; it is particularly famous for its cheese . The state is also famous for its beer , particularly and historically in Milwaukee , most notably as the headquarters of the Miller Brewing Company . Wisconsin has some of the nation's most permissive alcohol laws and is known for its drinking culture . Its economy is dominated by manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and agriculture—specifically dairy, cranberries , and ginseng . Tourism is also a major contributor to its economy. The gross domestic product in 2020 was $348 billion. Wisconsin is home to one UNESCO World Heritage Site , comprising two of the most significant buildings designed by Wisconsin-born architect Frank Lloyd Wright : his studio at Taliesin near Spring Green and his Jacobs I House in Madison. The Republican Party was founded in Wisconsin in 1854; in national and statewide elections, it is considered a swing state , although the Republican Party has controlled the state legislature for 20 of the past 22 years. (Full article... )
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Dairy farm in Western Wisconsin
Dairy is a major industry in the U.S. state of Wisconsin . Being known for its dairy production, the state is often called "America's Dairyland." The industry is prominent in official state symbols—being displayed on the state's license plates , state's slogan, and on the state quarter .
Dairying in Wisconsin includes the harvesting and processing of animal milk, usually from cows , and the processing into cheese , butter , or other dairy products. Dairy became an important industry in the late-19th century, following the invention of the refrigerated rail car . By 1915, Wisconsin had become the leading state for dairy production, only being surpassed by California in 1993. As of 2018, Wisconsin ranks second in the United States in dairy production, with over 7000 dairy farms that produce 2.44 billion pounds (1.11×10 ^ 9 kg) of milk per month. (Full article... )
Madison is the capital city of the U.S. state of Wisconsin . The population was 269,840 as of the 2020 United States census , making it the second-most populous city in Wisconsin, after Milwaukee , and the 77th-most populous in the United States. The Madison metropolitan area had a population of 680,796. The heart of the city is located on an isthmus , and its city limits surround five lakes: Lake Mendota , Lake Monona , Lake Wingra , Lake Kegonsa and Lake Waubesa . It is the county seat of Dane County . Madison was founded in 1836 and is named after American Founding Father and President James Madison .
As the state capital, Madison is home to government chambers including the Wisconsin State Capitol building. The University of Wisconsin–Madison , the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System , is located in the city. Other cultural institutions include the Henry Vilas Zoo , Madison Museum of Contemporary Art , Chazen Museum of Art , Olbrich Botanical Gardens , Overture Center for the Arts , and Wisconsin Historical Museum . Madison is home to an extensive network of parks, the most parks and playgrounds per capita of any of the 100 largest U.S. cities, and is considered a bicycle-friendly community . Madison is also home to nine National Historic Landmarks , including several buildings designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright , such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Jacobs I House . (Full article... )
The following are images from various Wisconsin-related articles on Wikipedia.
Image 1 Map of counties in Wisconsin by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census
Non-Hispanic White 40–50%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
90%+
Native American 80–90%
(from
Wisconsin )
Image 2 The
Wisconsin State Capitol is located on the
isthmus between
Lake Mendota and
Lake Monona , in the city of
Madison . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 3 The
American badger is the
state animal of Wisconsin. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 4 The
American badger is the
state animal of Wisconsin. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 6 Jean Nicolet , depicted in a 1910 painting by Frank Rohrbeck, was probably the first European to explore Wisconsin. The mural is located in the
Brown County Courthouse in Green Bay. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 7 The
Miller Brewery in Milwaukee (from
Wisconsin )
Image 8 Fried
cheese curds (from
Wisconsin )
Image 9 Jean Nicolet 's 1634 landing in Wisconsin (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 10 Wisconsin geographic regions (from
Wisconsin )
Image 11 The
Little White Schoolhouse in
Ripon held the nation's first meeting of the
Republican Party . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 12 The largest platform mound at
Aztalan , with modern reconstructions of steps and stockade (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 13 Aztalan State Park marks the site of an ancient
Mississippian culture settlement that flourished during the 10th to 13th centuries. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 14 Wind Point Lighthouse on Lake Michigan (from
Wisconsin )
Image 17 On May 29, 1948, the U.S. Post Office issued a
commemorative stamp celebrating the 100th anniversary of Wisconsin statehood, featuring the state capitol building and map of Wisconsin. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 18 Drawing of a mastodon skeleton by
Rembrandt Peale (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 19 Wisconsin geographic regions (from
Wisconsin )
Image 20 The
Wisconsin State Capitol is located on the
isthmus between
Lake Mendota and
Lake Monona , in the city of
Madison . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 21 Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the
Nineteenth Amendment . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 22 Wind Point Lighthouse on Lake Michigan (from
Wisconsin )
Image 23 The
U.S. Bank Center in
downtown Milwaukee is home to the main headquarters of
Baird ,
Foley & Lardner , and
Sensient Technologies , as well as regional headquarters for
U.S. Bank and
IBM . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 25 In the 20th century,
Superior was a major hub for shipping iron ore across the Great Lakes via
lake freighters . (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 26 Logs being transported on a sleigh after being cut (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 28 Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the
Nineteenth Amendment . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 29 The color guard of the Wisconsin 8th Infantry with Old Abe (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 31 In
1942 ,
Orland Loomis would be the last
Wisconsin Progressive elected governor of Wisconsin but would die shortly after being elected. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 33 The
state seal of Wisconsin contains a shovel and pickaxe, reflecting the importance of lead mining to Wisconsin's history. (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 35 Suffragists campaigning, 1916. Wisconsin was among the earliest states to ratify the
Nineteenth Amendment . (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 36 The
Francois Vertefeuille House in
Prairie du Chien was built in the 1810s by fur traders. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 37 Governor
Philip La Follette announces formation of the
National Progressives of America , April 28, 1938. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 38 The
Pabst Building was the first skyscraper in
Milwaukee , Completed in 1891, Demolished in 1981. (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 39 Wisconsin is divided into five geographic regions. (from
Geography of Wisconsin )
Image 40 The
2011 Wisconsin Act 10 led to large protests around the state capitol building in Madison. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 41 American Family Insurance Amphitheater is the largest venue at the annual
Summerfest music festival in Milwaukee. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 42 The
Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin is characterized by bluffs carved in
sedimentary rock by water from melting
Ice age glaciers. Pictured is the confluence of the
Mississippi and
Wisconsin rivers. (from
Geography of Wisconsin )
Image 43 Governor
Philip La Follette announces formation of the
National Progressives of America , April 28, 1938. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 44 Wisconsin in 1718,
Guillaume de L'Isle map, approximate state area highlighted (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 45 Köppen climate types of Wisconsin (from
Wisconsin )
Image 46 Governor Philip La Follette announces formation of the
National Progressives of America , April 28, 1938. (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 48 A general map of Wisconsin (from
Geography of Wisconsin )
Image 50 The
Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn in
Chase was built in 1903, as dairy farming spread across the state. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 51 Wisconsin Governor
Robert La Follette in 1905 (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 52 Fried
cheese curds (from
Wisconsin )
Image 53 Map of counties in Wisconsin by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census
Non-Hispanic White 40–50%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
90%+
Native American 80–90%
(from
Wisconsin )
Image 54 Wisconsin 2020 Population Density Map (from
Wisconsin )
Image 55 The
U.S. Bank Center in
downtown Milwaukee is home to the main headquarters of
Baird ,
Foley & Lardner , and
Sensient Technologies , as well as regional headquarters for
U.S. Bank and
IBM . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 56 The
Francois Vertefeuille House in
Prairie du Chien was built in the 1810s by fur traders. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 57 The
Little White Schoolhouse in
Ripon held the nation's first meeting of the
Republican Party . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 58 Taliesin was the studio of architect
Frank Lloyd Wright . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 59 Map of Wisconsin Territory 1836–1848 (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 60 Dairy cows at a
Wisconsin dairy farm (from
Wisconsin )
Image 61 Ethnic origins in Wisconsin (from
Wisconsin )
Image 62 The
2011 Wisconsin Act 10 led to large protests around the state capitol building in Madison. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 63 The
Dells of the Wisconsin River form a tourism region focused on river features and nearby
theme parks . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 64 Taliesin was the studio of architect
Frank Lloyd Wright . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 65 Location of Wisconsin in the United States (from
Geography of Wisconsin )
Image 66 Ethnic origins in Wisconsin (from
Wisconsin )
Image 67 The
Dells of the Wisconsin River form a tourism region focused on river features and nearby
theme parks . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 68 Jean Nicolet , depicted in a 1910 painting by Frank Rohrbeck, was probably the first European to explore Wisconsin. The mural is located in the
Brown County Courthouse in Green Bay. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 69 A stone barn built for cows in Wisconsin. The circular
silo was used to store feed. (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 70 Chief Black Hawk, by
George Catlin (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 71 In
1942 ,
Orland Loomis would be the last
Wisconsin Progressive elected governor of Wisconsin but would die shortly after being elected. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 72 The
Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol (from
Wisconsin )
Image 73 The
Little White Schoolhouse , in Ripon, 1854, which hosted the first meeting of what became the national Republican Party (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 74 Aztalan State Park marks the site of an ancient
Mississippian culture settlement that flourished during the 10th to 13th centuries. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 75 American Family Insurance Amphitheater is the largest venue at the annual
Summerfest music festival in Milwaukee. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 76 In the 20th century,
Superior was a major hub for shipping iron ore across the Great Lakes via
lake freighters . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 77 Wisconsin counties (from
Geography of Wisconsin )
Image 78 The
Miller Brewery in Milwaukee (from
Wisconsin )
Image 79 The
Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn in
Chase was built in 1903, as dairy farming spread across the state. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 81 In the 20th century,
Superior was a major hub for shipping iron ore across the Great Lakes via
lake freighters . (from
Wisconsin )
Image 82 1865 map Wisconsin prepared by
Increase Lapham (from
History of Wisconsin )
Image 83 The
Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol (from
Wisconsin )
Image 84 Dairy cows at a
Wisconsin dairy farm (from
Wisconsin )
Image 85 Köppen climate types of Wisconsin (from
Wisconsin )
Image 87 On May 29, 1948, the U.S. Post Office issued a
commemorative stamp celebrating the 100th anniversary of Wisconsin statehood, featuring the state capitol building and map of Wisconsin. (from
Wisconsin )
Image 88 Timms Hill is the highest natural point in Wisconsin at 1,951.5 ft (594.8 m); it is located in the town of
Hill ,
Price County . (from
Geography of Wisconsin )
Image 89 Wisconsin 2020 Population Density Map (from
Wisconsin )
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Largest cities or towns in Wisconsin
Rank
Name
County
Pop.
Milwaukee Madison
1
Milwaukee
Milwaukee
577,222
Green Bay Kenosha
2
Madison
Dane
269,840
3
Green Bay
Brown
107,395
4
Kenosha
Kenosha
99,986
5
Racine
Racine
77,816
6
Appleton
Outagamie
75,644
7
Waukesha
Waukesha
71,158
8
Eau Claire
Eau Claire
69,421
9
Oshkosh
Winnebago
66,816
10
Janesville
Rock
65,615
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