Why is it called the Badger State?

Answer 1

back in the 1800s, miners dug tunnels into hillsides as they searched for lead and then lived in them during the winter months to keep warm. This reminded people of badgers and Wisconsin became known as the badger state.

Answer 2

Wisconsin is known as the Badger State. Although the badger has been closley associated with Wisconson since territoral days, it was not official state animal until 1957. Over the years it's likeness has been incorporated in the state coat of arms, the flag, and even the State capitol architure, as well as being immortalized in the song "On Wisconsin" ("Grand Old Badger State").

Answer 3

Wisconsin. The nickname refers to miners in the early history of the state, not the animal.

Answer 4

The state know as the Badger state is Wisconsin. This is because the early miners in Wisconsin built homes in the sides of hills like a badger.

Answer 5

Wisconsin's state nickname is "The Badger State."

Answer 6

The miners got called the badger state cause they dug holes in our earth just like badgers.

Answer 7

The people who live in Wisconsin are called badgers because Wisconsin is the badger state.

Answer 8

Early miners in Wisconsin built their homes in the side of hills similar to a badger home.

Answer 9

Wisconsin is known as the badger state.