Kentucky
( The Bluegrass State )
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.
Some of the famous celebrities that were born in Kentucky include:
Johnny Depp,
George Clooney,
Tod Browning,
Muhammad Ali,
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The Flag of Kentucky
Entered the Union in 1792 as the 15th State; flag adopted in 1918, modified in 1962. The frontiersman and hunter, representing Kentucky and the original States, express the meaning of the motto in the seal. The State flower frames the design at the bottom.
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 Largest Cities in the State
(2000) Lexington-Fayette, 260,512; Louisville, 256,231; Owensboro, 54,067; Bowling Green, 49,296; Covington, 43,370; Hopkinsville, 30,089; Frankfort, 27,741; Henderson, 27,373; Richmond, 27,152; Jeffersontown, 26,633
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Business and Trade in Kentucky
Agriculture: Horses, cattle, tobacco, dairy products, hogs, soybeans, corn.
Industries: Transportation equipment, chemical products, electric equipment, machinery, food processing, tobacco products, coal, tourism.
State Symbols and Emblems
- Bird: Cardinal
- Flower: Goldenrod (solidago altissima)
- Tree: Tulip Poplar
- Song(s): My Old Kentucky Home
Blue Moon of Kentucky (bluegrass song)
- Motto: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
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Capital: Frankfort
Local Weather
Statehood: 1792-06-01
Population:
4,041,769 (101.7 mi2)
Geographic Area (mi2)
Total 40,409.02
Water 680.85
Land 39,728.18
Rank 36th Largest
State Education:
Pub & Prv Schools
College & University
Libraries
Border States: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Health Information:
Illicit Drug Use
Youth Risk Survey
Housing: In Kentucky, there are 1,750,927 housing units, averaging to 44.1 per sq mile.
Posters and Artwork
Thoroughbred Race Horses at Sunrise, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Photographic Print 16" x 12"
• Kentucky - Large Letter Scenes
Giclee Print 12" x 9"
• Hybrid Daylily Stamen, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Photographic Print 24" x 18"
• Buildings Lit Up at Dusk, Ohio River, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Photographic Print 24" x 8"
• Kentucky Thoroughbred
Art Print 18" x 13"
• Trees in Fog, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Premium Photographic Print 40" x 30"
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