Kentucky
United we stand, divided we fall
This is Kentucky
Kentucky was the Fifteenth US state admitted to the union on June 1, 1792. The name Kentucky originates from a variety of Native American words, all meaning different things. Such as the Iroquois word "kentake" meaning meadow land is one word that helped create this beautiful states name.
Golden rod
Kentucky's state plant is the golden rod. They named golden rod the state flower in October 1, 1942.
Cardinal
Our state bird is the beautiful cardinal. It became Kentucky's designated state bird in 1926.
Tulip Tree
The tulip tree is our state tree. This tree was named the state tree in 1994.
Kentucky's Nickname
Kentucky is known as the bluegrass state because of the bluegrass found in many regions of Kentucky.
State Facts
State Abbreviation- Ky
State Capital- Frankfort
Largest City- Louisville
State Area- 40,409 Miles Squared
State Population- 4.413 Million People
State Residents Name- Kentuckians
State Flag
The people on the seal are a pioneer and a statesman. These two people represent all the people, and by shaking hands they are acting out the motto, "United we stand, Divided we fall."
Historical Facts
- The last Native American battle happened in Kentucky, The Battle of Blue Licks.
- Was originally declared part of Virginia, and made a state of its own in 1792, making the 15th state.
- Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln.
- Gave 100,000 troops to the north during the Civil War and only 40,000 to the south.
- The most violent battle took place in Perryville, 1,600 people dead and 5,400 wounded.
Kentucky's Economics
Most of Kentucky's economics happen with the government, but we also get a lot of our agriculture cash from farming, trading, mining and many more.
Famous People
Jennifer Lawrence is a very well known celebrity, people know that she's originally from Louisville, Kentucky.
Mammoth Cave
Mammoth cave is the longest cave system in the world. People from all over America come to walk the rock hallways in this massive 400 mile long cave system.