Blue field with ‘WISCONSIN’ above the coat of arms and ‘1848’ below.
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Blue field with state coat of arms: shield quartered with symbols of labour, mining, agriculture and industry. Sailor and miner flank it; “1848” above for statehood; “Wisconsin” written beneath. Detailed, busy, and unapologetically industrious.
Flag Symbolism & Meaning
1848
Marks the year Wisconsin became a state.
coat of arms
Represents mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and navigation.
badger
State animal and nickname.
Historical Timeline
Admitted as the 30th state.
Wordmark ‘WISCONSIN’ and ‘1848’ added for identification.
Fascinating Facts
Known as the Badger State after lead miners who lived in hillside tunnels.
Design frequently cited in debates about simplifying seal-on-blue flags.
For Students & Teachers
Key Learning Points (5-12)
Identify trades and tools on the coat of arms.
Discuss reasons for adding text to improve recognition.
State Information
- Population
- 5,893,718
- Area
- 65,498
- Founded
- 1848-05-29
- Region
- Midwest