Facts about Michigan

Fast Facts about Michigan
Fast info and fun facts about Michigan! Fast facts about the history, name origin, abbreviation, capital city, largest cities / towns, statehood details, The Constitution, State song and State Motto of Michigan ...

• Capital city of Michigan - Lansing

• Info about Statehood - The Date that Michigan was admitted to the Union - January 26, 1837

• Abbreviation - The abbreviation for the state is as follows:

  • Abbreviation - Mich.

• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 96810 square miles

• The Constitution - Michigan was the 26th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in Michigan - Detroit, Grand Rapids and Warren

• State Motto - " Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam, circumspice " the State Motto is translated as
  " If you seek a pleasant Peninsula, look about you "

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Wolverine State which evolved from a dispute over the border between Ohio and Michigan called the Toledo strip. The dispute resulted in bloodshed known as the Toledo War. It is said that Ohioans at the time described Michiganians as being as 'vicious and bloodthirsty as wolverines'.

• Name of the State Song is " Michigan, My Michigan " the words of the song are by Giles Kavanagh and music composed by H. O'Reilly Clint

• Short History of Michigan - French explorers first visited the area in 1618, and the French retained nominal control until the end of the French and Indian Wars (1763), when the region passed to Great Britain. It was ceded to the United States in 1783, although the British held some areas until 1796. The Michigan Territory was organized in 1805

• Origin of the name Michigan - Based on Chippewa Indian word "majigan" meaning "clearing"

Best Places to Visit in Michigan
Where are the best places to visit in Michigan? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Michigan? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Michigan during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Michigan. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Michigan!

Best Places to Visit in Michigan - Tourist attractions

• Adventure Island
  Point Iroquois Light Station
  Dinosaur Gardens Prehistoric Zoo
  Fair Lane - Henry Ford's Estate
  The Detroit Zoological Institute

Best Places to Visit in Michigan - Historical Sites

• Mackinac Historic Park
  Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
  Fort Wilkins State Historic Park
  Cambridge State Historic Park
  Keweenaw National Historical Park

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Michigan
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Michigan:

• Michigan State Animal Symbol - Whitetail Deer

• Michigan Bird Symbol - Robin

• Michigan State Flower Symbol - Apple Blossom

• Michigan State Reptile Emblem - Painted Turtle

• Michigan Tree - White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Fast Facts about Michigan
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