Michigan Facts

• Michigan comes from the words "Michi-gama" which means "Large Lake"
• Michigan is often called the "Great Lakes State" because 4 of the 5 Great Lakes surround and touch Michigan.  
• The capital of Michigan is Lansing
• Michigan is the 26th State, and was admitted into the union in 1837
• The state bird is the Robin
• The state mammal is the White Tailed Deer
• The state tree is the White Pine
• The state stone is the Petoskey Stone

And check out some of these fun tidbits: Michigan Fast Facts and Trivia, Michigan Info. and Educational Materials from Enchanted Learning. and Michigan's State Facts.

Peace and Love,

Meagan