Kentucky (KY)
Kentucky's Web Site and Kid's Page Capital City: Frankfort Nickname: Bluegrass State Motto: United we stand, divided we fall Statehood: June 1, 1792 (15th) Origin of State's Name: Based on the Iroquois Indian word "Ken-tah-ten," meaning "land of tomorrow." or "dark and bloody ground" Largest Cities: Louisville Border States: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia Land Area: 39,732 sq. mi.; 36th largest State's Bird: Cardinal State's Flower: Goldenrod State's Tree: Tulip Poplar State's Song: My Old Kentucky Home; Blue Moon of Kentucky (bluegrass song) |