1. Next stop….Kentucky A state formerly part of Virginia
One of four commonwealths in the U.S.
The 15th state admitted to the U.S. on June 1, 1792
Prepared by: Ross Pruitt

2. Now entering…

3. Largest cities
State Capital
Ross’ hometown

4. Background The word Kentucky comes from the Cherokee language
The meaning of the word is disputed
Kentucky has a population of over 4 million
Listening to state song, “My Old Kentucky Home” by Stephen Foster

5. What We are Famous For
Tobacco
Tobacco

6. What We are Famous For
Horses

7. What We are Famous For
The Corvette (only produced in Bowling Green)

8. The Home of Abraham Lincoln
Basketball
Cumberland Falls
Our Coal Mines

9. The musical heritage
Bill Monroe, famous Bluegrass musician

10. The rolling hills
Mammoth Cave – Largest cave system in the world
The Land Between the Lakes

11. Y’all come back now, y’hear?