25 (Slightly) Cheesy Facts About Wisconsin
In 1848 , Wisconsinwas admitted to the unionas America ’s thirtieth state . Today it ’s known for its intellectual nourishment , its football team , and its abundance of lakes , farms , and beer . Here are 25 fact that are sureto impress your favorite Cheesehead . 1.Wisconsingets its name from the Wisconsin River , which was calledMeskousingby the region ’s Algonquian - speaking tribes . The first European explorer to reach the Wisconsin River was Frenchman Jacques Marquette , who recorded the name in 1673 ....