Kentucky (KY)
Kentucky's Web Site and Kid's Page
Capital City:
 Frankfort

Nickname:

 Bluegrass State
Motto:
 United we stand, divided we fall
Statehood:
 June 1, 1792 (15th)
Origin of State's Name:
Based on the Iroquois Indian word "Ken-tah-ten," meaning "land of tomorrow." or "dark and bloody ground"
Largest Cities:
Louisville
Border States:
Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Land Area:
 39,732 sq. mi.; 36th largest
State's Bird:
 Cardinal
State's Flower:
 Goldenrod (solidago altissima)
State's Tree:
 Tulip Poplar
State's Song:

My Old Kentucky Home; Blue Moon of Kentucky (bluegrass song)

 

Kentucky: flag and map

 

State Seal of Kentucky

 

golden rod

 
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