Discover 50 Interesting & Fun Facts About Michigan State Visual Story

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Introduction

Discover 50 Interesting & Fun Facts About Michigan State Visual Story

Most people don't know many interesting and fun facts about Michigan state, but this article...

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Fun Facts About Michigan

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Michigan was the 26th state

Starting any list of fun facts on Michigan is the fact it was the 26th...

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Brook Trout is the state fish

With as many lakes as Michigan has, it's no surprise there's an official state fish...

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You can find moose in Isle Royale National Park

In the middle of Lake Superior, you'll find the island collection that makes up Isle...

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The Michigan State Capitol has unique architecture

Michigan's State Capitol is the beating heart of the state's legislation. Its architecture, therefore, needed...

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It's called the "Mitten State"

If you're wondering what sorts of nicknames Michigan has, look no further. One of this...

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It has the longest freshwater coastline

Michigan might be inland, but that doesn't stop it from having an impressive coastline. The...

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It's also called the "Wolverine State"

Another one of the most interesting facts of Michigan is one of the state's other...

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The population is about 10 million

Michigan is home to some of the biggest industries in the country, which has caused...

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Diana Ross grew up here

Diana Ross became one of the biggest names in the music industry. From the time...

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Lewis Cass governed the state

Lewis Cass may have been born in New Hampshire, but he gained notoriety as Governor...

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It was the first state to outlaw the death penalty

The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, has always been a point of contention...

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It has the largest limestone quarry

Limestone is one of the most useful minerals out there. It has a high tolerance...

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It was a big producer of iron ore

One of the most interesting and fun Michigan facts is that the state is rich...

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It has thousands of inland lakes

Minnesota might be the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", but Michigan has that number beaten by...

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Michigan State University was the first of its kind

Michigan State University is a common choice for higher education among Michigan residents. However, not...

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Interesting Facts About Michigan

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It's motto is "si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice"

Michigan's state pride is palpable throughout its territory. Therefore, it's no surprise that the state...

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Lake Michigan has the largest freshwater sand dunes

Michigan not only has the longest freshwater coast, but it also has the largest freshwater...

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The Detroit River is the state's border with Canada

Michigan is one of the United States border states with Canada. However, while many states...

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Michigan was the first state with civil rights laws

There are many Michigan historical facts, but one of the most important has to do...

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Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world

The 5 Great Lakes are some of the largest freshwater bodies of water in the...

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The Mackinac Bridge was the longest suspension bridge

Michigan has multiple islands to its name, with one of the most famous being Mackinac...

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The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation showcases progress

Founded in 1929, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation became a state landmark right...

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The Lower Peninsula makes up 2/3 of the state

The Michigan Lower Peninsula, also known as Lower Michigan, is the largest chunk of the...

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The American robin is the state bird

If you're fascinated by state symbols, you'll likely be interested in learning about the Michigan...

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The apple blossom is a state symbol

A list of fun facts of Michigan wouldn't be complete without the Michigan state flower...

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Creepy Facts About Michigan

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Grand Rapids is haunted

Grand Rapids is the 2nd most populated city in Michigan, with over 200 thousand residents...

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There are Bigfoot sightings

When you think of Bigfoot, you might think of the Pacific Northwest. But sightings have...

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The Paulding Light is a mystery

Paulding, Michigan, might seem like a run-of-the-mill small town, but it's full of mystery. Since...

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There's a corn monster

If you find yourself in Michigan's countryside, you might hear stories of the "corn monster....

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Denton Road has strange activity

Fans of the paranormal from all over the country flock to Denton Road and its...

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Funny Facts About Michigan

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It has a floating post office

If you're trying to impress people with your knowledge of facts about the state of...

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Sault Ste. Marie is the only city in its county

Michigan is subdivided into 83 counties. Typically, each county has a few towns or cities...

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It has an authentic Dutch windmill

If you're unable to make it to the Netherlands, you can get a taste of...

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It has one of the only US luge tracks

Though luge isn't the most popular sport, it's still an important event in the winter...

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It has the highest recycling payback in the US

Currently, in the USA, 10 states recognize what is called "recycle payback" or "bottle bill....

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Random Facts About Michigan

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The capital isn't Detroit

People who aren't from Michigan might assume that the state capital is Detroit. It's the...

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It's part of the Northwest Territory

When the US was still in its infancy, its land was often sectioned off into...

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A movie was filmed on Mackinac Island

While many movies and shows have taken place in Michigan, they're often filmed in Hollywood...

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The cereal industry was born here

It's hard to picture a time when cereal wasn't promoted as an important part of...

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It's twice the size of New York

Though Michigan has about half the population of New York, the opposite is true for...

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Historical Facts About Michigan

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Musical integration happened here

For years, Detroit was known as America's music capital. Numerous legendary record labels signed their...

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The Upper Peninsula was first explored by the French

At one time, northern Michigan was considered inhospitable and was mostly wilderness. That changed in...

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People have lived there for 12,000 years

Michigan facts and history date back a lot further than you might think. While settlers...

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Detroit was the center of the car industry

You may have heard Detroit referred to as Motor City. That's because it was once...

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There are 12 Native American tribes

Before settlers claimed Michigan, it was populated by Native American tribes. While many tribes scattered...

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Strange Facts About Michigan

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The shortest freeway is less than 2 miles

If you're driving around Detroit, keep an eye out for signs indicating I-375. It's the...

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Michigan means "large lake"

You might find yourself wondering where Michigan gets its name. Like many states, it derives...

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There are more boaters than anywhere else

You might expect a coastal state like Florida to have the most boaters of any...

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It's the 2nd most agriculturally diverse state

One of the most unexpected fun facts about Michigan state has to do with its...

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It's the only state with 2 peninsulas

Michigan's geography is unique. While multiple states have islands like Michigan, Michigan is the only...

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In Summary

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