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General Information |
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Capital |
Frankfort |
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Nickname |
Bluegrass State |
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Motto |
United we stand, divided we fall |
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Statehood |
June 1, 1792 (15th) |
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Origin of State's Name |
Based on the Iroquois Indian word "Ken-tah-ten,"
meaning "land of tomorrow." or "dark and bloody ground" |
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Largest Cities |
Louisville |
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Border States |
Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West
Virginia |
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Area |
39,732 sq. mi.; 36th largest |
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State Bird |
Cardinal |
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State Flower |
Goldenrod (solidago altissima) |
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State Tree |
Tulip Poplar |
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State Songs |
My Old Kentucky Home,
Blue Moon of Kentucky (bluegrass song)
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Its name comes from the Iroquois Indian word "Ken-tah-ten," or
"land of tomorrow." Daniel Boone and other frontiersmen settled in
Kentucky in 1769. Admitted into the Union in 1792, Kentucky is the
15th state and the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains. It
is known as the "Bluegrass State" because of the blue blossoms of
the lush grass around Lexington. Kentucky is one of the border
states that lie between the North and the South. Rich tobacco fields
and champion race horses have long been symbols of Kentucky.
Today,
Kentucky is associated with coal mines, horse farms ,and racing.
Each May, huge crowds in Louisville thrill to the excitement of the
Kentucky Derby horse race, America's most prestigious horse race.
Visitors to Kentucky may choose from many scenic attractions,
recreational facilities and historic sites.
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