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Wisconsin's official symbols
Nickname
The Badger State
State bird
American Robin
State flower
Wood Violet
State tree
Sugar Maple
State motto
Forward
State song
On, Wisconsin!
Capital
Madison
Statehood year
1848
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Wisconsin got its nickname
Wisconsin is best known as "The Badger State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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