Wisconsin designated “Oh Wisconsin, Land of My Dreams” as the official state ballad in 2001; the lyrics are a poem by Erma Barrett of Juneau County, the music was composed by her granddaughter Shari Sarazin of Mauston.
Wisconsin also recognizes a state song and a state waltz. All State Songs
Wisconsin designated "On, Wisconsin!" by William Purdy as the official state song in 1959. Wisconsin also recognizes a state ballad and a state waltz. All State Songs
Wisconsin designated red granite as the official state rock in 1971 (Wisconsin also adopted a state mineral; galena).
Red granite was proposed as a state symbol by the Kenosha Gem and Mineral Society to help promote awareness of Wisconsin's geology. All State Rocks & Minerals
Wisconsin designated Antigo silt loam (Typic glossoboralf) as the official state soil in 1983 (named after the city of Antigo, Wisconsin). All State Soils
This level, silty soil was created during the last great glaciers. Among the most extensive soils in Wisconsin, Antigo soils are used to produce corn, small grain, hay, potatoes, and snap beans (and are also used for pasture and timber production).
The sugar maple (Acer saccharum) was designated the state tree of Wisconsin in 1949. The sugar maple tree is also a state symbol of New York, Vermont, and West Virginia. All State Trees
The great seal of Wisconsin was created in 1851 and features the state coat of arms (which also appears on Wisconsin's state flag). All State Seals
The nickname for Wisconsin is "The Badger State." The badger is featured on Wisconsin's coat of arms, state seal, and state flag, and is also the official state animal.
Wisconsin designated the polka as the official state dance in 1993 as a symbol of the state's rich German heritage. All State Dances
Milk was designated the official state beverage of Wisconsin in 1987. Wisconsin is the nation’s leading milk-producing state and milk is very important to Wisconsin's economy (Wisconsin's slogan is "America's Dairyland"). All State Foods & Beverages
Wisconsin designated galena (lead sulphide) as the official state mineral in 1971 to promote awareness of Wisconsin's geology (Wisconsin also adopted a state rock; red granite). Galena was chosen because of its abundance, economic value, and historical significance to Wisconsin. All State Minerals