By: J. Forehand 7th hour Introduction to Travel and Tourism Wisconsin By: J. Forehand 7th hour Introduction to Travel and Tourism

Fun Facts 1.) One of the most popular places to visit in the state is Wisconsin Dells, where the Wisconsin River passes through a winding gorge about 13 km (about 8 mi) long. 2.)Wisconsin is among the nation's leaders in production of dairy products and is sometimes called America's Dairy land. 3.)Wisconsin ranks number one in number of milk cows (1,500,000) and produces over 15% of the entire country's milk. 4.)Wisconsin has over 14,000 lakes, with Lake Winnebago the largest. It also has 7,446 streams and rivers, which if you stuck them end to end they'd stretch nearly 27,000 miles--enough to circle the whole planet.

History Between 1860-1861, after 11 Southern states seceded from the United States and when Confederate forces attacked the U.S. military base at Charleston, South Carolina (which ignited the American Civil War), Wisconsin residents quickly rallied to support the Union cause. President Abraham Lincoln called for army volunteers and Wisconsin's Republican governor, Alexander Randall, supplied not only one regiment as the federal government requested, but several. Each was accompanied by a state agent who looked after the health and needs of the soldiers.

Points of interest Wisconsin state attractions are featured on this page. Whether it's fishing, water parks, museums, spas or interesting tours, the Badger State has everything your family might want. Take a road trip anywhere in the state. Content is arranged by its vicinity to Wisconsin cities, from Albany to Wisconsin Dells and more!

People of interest In 1820, Matthew Stanley and his wife were the first to settle in the area. In 1835, President Andrew Jackson authorized land sales for the region, drawing the interest of land speculators. William Jones and Louis Fayette were the two first recorded buyers on August 3, 1835, with the majority of the land being procured by the Chicago firm Jones, King, & Co. Benjamin Jones, brother of William, took the Wisconsin property as his share and is considered the founder of Manitowoc. Early immigrant groups included Germans, Norwegians, British, Irish, and Canadians. The first school in Manitowoc was held in the Jones warehouse, with S. M. Peace instructing the twelve children of the community. The first religious organization in the county, St. James' Episcopal Church, first met in 1841. Manitowoc was chartered as a village on March 6, 1851 and on March 12, 1870 was incorporated as a city.