If you look at a map and it seems odd to you that the Michigan lower and upper peninsulas form a state, then your perceptions are correct. The lion's share of the U.P. would've probably ended up as part of Wisconsin had it not been for a border dispute between Ohio and Michigan Territory. Based on their interpretation of the 1802 legislation that led to Ohio's statehood, Michiganders thought Toledo should be part of Michigan. It's hard to believe, but Michigan and Ohio called up theirSource: Marathon Pundit RSS Feed
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