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Wisconsin was the last state entirely east of the Mississippi River (and by extension the last state formed entirely from territory assigned to the U.S. in the 1783 Treaty of Paris) to be admitted to the Union. With statehood, came the creation of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, which is the state's oldest public university. The creation ...
Turning Points in Wisconsin History; Wisconsin: comprising sketches of counties, towns, events, institutions, and persons, arranged in cyclopedic form, ed. by Ex-Gov. Geo. W. Peck (Madison, Wis., Western Historical Association, 1906). Discover the history of how Wisconsin became a state.
The Wisconsin Idea began as the principle that knowledge and education should be used to ensure that the people of the State could retain and exercise power in their government and economy. This vision, shared by the State and the University, led to Wisconsin’s rise to fame in the early 1900s.
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Nov 6, 2009 · Wisconsin became a U.S. territory following the American Revolution and soon after began attracting settlers looking for work in its mining, lumber and dairy industries. It was admitted to the...
Mar 9, 2023 · Learn the history of how Wisconsin became a state. Discover the key events, people, and decisions that led to Wisconsin's statehood.
Wisconsin became a state in 1848, and one year later the university was established. The fact that the Univer-sity of Wisconsin campus and the seat of state government were both located in Madison, barely a mile apart, provided a natural connection which facilitated the partnership that soon developed.
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Jun 24, 2024 · In 1634 French explorer Jean Nicolet was most likely the first European to enter what would become the state of Wisconsin. The area remained under French control until 1763, when it was acquired by the British.
