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: Tod Browning, Johnny Depp, Muhammad Ali, Abraham Lincoln, 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.   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   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 Kentucky Travel - Vacation Destinations & Recreation National parks and historic locations suitable for family vacations or day trips. • Wolf Creek Dam Lake Cumberland - Somerset • Carr Creek Lake - Sassafras • Mammoth Cave National Park - Mammoth Cave • Dewey Lake - Van Lear • Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge - Benton KY

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.   Related Magazines:     Cats' Pause Magazine   Posters and Artwork Bridge over the River, L and N Bridge, Ohio River, Covington, Kentucky, USA Photographic Print 24" x 8" • Pair of Hybrid Daylilys, Louisville, Kentucky, USA Photographic Print 24" x 18" • Road Winding through Meadow, Kentucky, USA Photographic Print 16" x 12" • Tri-State View, Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio Pre-Matted Print 14" x 11" • The Kentucky Scenic Byway is a 104-mile stretch of US-68 through central Kentucky Photographic Print 32" x 24" • West Dixie Avenue, Elizabeth, Kentucky Art Print 17" x 11"