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History | Symbols | Interesting Facts | Famous People
 Apple Blossom |
 Michigan |
 Michigan State Flag |
 Robin |
State Bird: Robin State Flower: Apple Blossom State Tree: White Pine State Fish: Brook Trout State Game Mammal: White-tailed Deer State Gem: Chlorastrolite State Soil: Kalkaska Soil Series State Stone: Petoskey Stone |
State Reptile: Painted Turtle Motto: If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you. Origin of State Name: The name is taken from that of Lake Michigan. Nickname for State: The Wolverine State. The name refers to the importance of wolverine pelts to early trading posts. Nickname for residents: Michiganders |
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