Statehood May 29, 1848 (30th state)
Capital
Madison
Largest
Cities (by population) Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha,
Racine, Appleton
Origin of
Name From an Indian word, that the French spelled Ouisconsin.
It means, "Gathering of the waters."
Population
5,441,196 (20th) |
Area 65,503 sq miles (25th)
Bordering
States (4) Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois and Iowa
Number of
Counties (72)
Largest
County (by population) Milwaukee, 948,000
Highest
Point Timms Hill, 1,915 ft.
Lowest
Point Lake Michigan, 581 ft.
Motto "Forward" |
