Everything You Need To Know About Kentucky
Kentucky
STATE FACTS
State Motto: United we stand, divided we fall
State Capital: Frankfort
State Population: 4.5 million (as of 2024)
Nickname: The Bluegrass State
Abbreviation: KY
Region: Southeast
Year of Statehood: June 1, 1792 (15th state)
States That Share a Border:
- Illinois
- Missouri
- Indiana
- Virginia
- Ohio
- West Virginia
- Tennessee
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Northern Cardinal
Flower: Goldenrod
Tree: Tulip Poplar
Flag: Kentucky Flag
Animal: Thoroughbred Horse
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Mammoth Cave National Park – The world’s longest known cave system.
Churchill Downs – Home of the Kentucky Derby, America’s most famous horse race.
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill – Historic restored Shaker community with buildings and farms.
Red River Gorge – Natural sandstone arches and rock formations, popular for hiking and climbing.
- Cumberland Falls – Famous for producing a rare moonbow (lunar rainbow) during full moon nights.
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Burgoo – Hearty stew made with meat, vegetables, and spices, often cooked for gatherings.
Kentucky Hot Brown – Open-faced turkey sandwich with bacon and Mornay sauce.
Bourbon Balls – Sweet chocolate and bourbon confections, often served around holidays.
Derby Pie – Chocolate and walnut tart, traditionally made during Kentucky Derby season.
Fried Catfish – Breaded and fried, popular in southern Kentucky.
Kentucky Maps
Rivers Map
Kentucky Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
Kentucky Counties Map
5 INTERESTING FACTS:
Kentucky is home to more horse farms than any other state, producing world-famous Thoroughbreds.
The Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuously held horse race in the U.S. (since 1875).
Mammoth Cave is the longest cave system in the world.
Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon, producing about 95% of the world’s supply.
- The State Dinosaur, Kentrosaurus, is officially recognized as part of Kentucky’s prehistoric heritage.
Here’s a video about the state of Kentucky by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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