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Michigan is home to the first European settlement in the Midwest.
Sault Ste. Marie
What Time Zone is Michigan in:
Eastern
Michigan has more lighthouses than any other US state. True or False?
True
How many people does the Cherry Festival bring in over the week?
up to 500,000 people
What is the name of Michigan’s state bird?.
American Robin
Which one and only former US president is from Michigan?
Gerald Ford
We know Michigan State University's mascot today is the Spartans. What was their former mascot?
Aggies
True or False, Michigan has the most trails for biking in the country?
True
What is the name of Michigan's state stone?
Petoskey
The Republican Party was founded in the state of Michigan. Which city was it founded in?
Jackson
The Michigan Fire took place in what year?
1871
What does "Michigama" mean?
Large Lake
What is MIchigan’s state Flower?
Apple Blossom
List a reason Lansing was picked as the location for the Michigan state capital city?
1. The need to develop western portions of the state
2. Easier defense from British troops stationed in Windsor
What caused the Michigan Fire and how many people possibly died?
Drought and smaller land clearing fires
2-3 thousand people
French settled and established Frenchtown in Michigan, but then renamed Frenchtown into what? (hint: named after a President)
Monroe, Michigan
What is Michigan's Nickname?
The Wolverine State
Today we recognize Cadillac as both a Michigan city and a car. Where did this Michigan name originate?
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac - French explorer and army officer
What city holds an annual Chery Festival?
Traverse City
What year did Michigan become a state?
1837
How many lighthouses does Michigan have?
129