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State Capital Frankfort is the state capital of Kentucky.
Kentucky’s statehood Kentucky became a state on June 1, 1792 It was the 15th place to join statehood Never a territory,part of Virginia until statehood
Origin or Kentucky's Name Kentucky is from the Iroquois Indian word "Ken-tah-ten," which means "land of tomorrow."
Population In 2016 Kentucky’s population was an estimated 4.4 million.
Landmarks Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site Kentucky State Capital Mary Todd Lincoln House Waverly Hills Sanatorium Big Bone Lick State Park
Historical Event In 1739 Captain Charles de Longueuil discovered Kentucky.
State Motto United we stand, divided we fall
State Song My Old Kentucky Home
State Flower Goldenrod
State Tree Tulip Poplar
State Bird Cardinal
State Nickname The Bluegrass State Kentucky's nickname is The Bluegrass State, based on the fact that bluegrass is found in many of the lawns and pastures throughout the state
Sports Teams Louisville Cardinals men's basketball Louisville Cardinals baseball
Conclusion Kentucky is a wonderful place either to visit of to live because of all the landmarks that they have to visit. Kentucky also has beautiful pastures along with wildlife.
Sources http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state- name/kentucky.html http://worldpopulationreview.com/states/kentucky- population/ http://landmarkunitedstates.com/state/Kentucky