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Who founded Michigan?
The first permanent European settlement in Michigan was founded in 1668 at Sault Ste. Marie by Jacques Marquette, a French missionary. The French built several trading posts, forts, and villages in Michigan during the late 17th century.
When was Michigan established?
June 30, 1805
Michigan Territory/Founded
What was Michigan called before it became a state?
The Territory of Michigan was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from June 30, 1805, until January 26, 1837, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Michigan.
How was Michigan created?
U.S. territory The area that would become Michigan was awarded to the United States in 1783. In 1787 it was made a part of the newly created Northwest Territory—along with the lands now constituting Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
How old is Michigan today?
Michigan was admitted into the Union in 1837 as the 26th state, a free one.
What is Michigan’s nickname?
Great Lake State
The Mitten StateWater Winter WonderlandWolverine State
Michigan/Nicknames
What is the Michigan nickname?
What is Michigan’s motto?
Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice
Michigan/Motto
“Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice” means, “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.” It is believed this refers to the Lower Peninsula.
What food is Michigan known for?
Known for its comfort cooking, the Mitten state is famous for re-creating regular dishes by adding a twist like the Detroit-style Pizza, Wet Burritos, Olive Burgers, and Coney Dog….
- The Coney Island Hot Dog.
- Buddy’s Detroit Style Pizza.
- Tart Cherries.
- Pasties.
- Frankenmuth Chicken.
- Chipati.
- Paczkis.
- Better Made Potato Chips.
Why Michigan is famous?
Michigan is a midwestern state that borders four of the five Great Lakes. The lakes split the state into two major land masses: the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula. What is this? The state is also known for its contributions to education, the automobile industry, agriculture, and more!
What is Michigan’s state bird?
American robin
Michigan/State bird
In 1931, the AMERICAN ROBIN (Turdus migratorius) was chosen the state bird. It had been favored by the Michigan Audubon Society. Sponsors called the robin “the best- known and best-loved of all the birds in the state of Michigan.”
What is Michigan’s state fish?
Brook trout
Michigan/State fish
Michigan lawmakers chose the trout as the official State Fish in 1965, but it was not clear which of the four species found in Michigan the brook trout, the brown trout, the rainbow trout, and the lake trout was the State Fish. A law passed in 1988 made the Brook Trout the official State Fish.