On January 26, 1837, Michigan became the 26th state in the union.
Michigan consists of two peninsulas between Lakes Huron, Superior and Michigan.

The French owned Michigan until 1763 when it ceded to Britain.
It was part of the Indiana Territory, and in 1783 conceded to the
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Michigan became a Territory in 1805 and achieved statehood on January 26, 1837.
Michigan consist of 58,527 sq. miles of land.
It's mail Income is from Transport equipment, machinery, cement, chemicals,
furniture, paper, maize, oats, livestock, tourism. Above all tourism with it's bounty of lakes , rivers and camp sites. Michigan leads the nation in the production of tart cherries, blueberries, and dry edible beans.

Michigan's name is derived from the two Indian words michi-gama meaning "great lake."
Nicknames: Wolverine State / Great Lakes State / Water Wonderland / Water - Winter Wonderland (Michigan shores include Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Superior and Lake Ontario.

State motto: Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice (if you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you).
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State capital: Lansing, since 1847.
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State tree, White Pine - 1955
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State flower, Apple Blossom - 1897
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State bird, Robin - 1911
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State stone, Petoskey Stone - 1965
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State fish, Brook Trout - 1965
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State gem, Isle Royale Greenstone
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State reptile, Painted Turtle - 1996
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State song: (unofficial) Michigan, My Michigan
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