STATE REPORT

Kentucky

Bluegrass state United we stand, divided we fall

State History

When Kentucky became a official state: June 1, 1792

Kentucky's history before it became a state: Virginia annexed Kentucky and made it into a county because its colony in 1776. After colonists won the Revolutionary War Kentucky settlers began a separatist movement independence from Virginia. On June 1, 1792 Union admitted Kentucky as the 15th state.

Kentucky's abbreviation: KY

Quick Facts

Capital: Frankfort

Population: 4,540,745

Cities: Louisville:, Lexington, Clay city, Frankfort

Governor: Andy Beshear

Key Industries: agriculture, mining, horse raising

State Symbols

State Flag

State Bird: Cardinal

State Tree: Tulip Tree

State Flower: Goldenrod

State Geography

Size of Kentucky: 40,409 mi²

Number of country's: 120

Highest point: Black: Mountain

Lowest point: Mississippi River

Black Mountain

Mississippi River

Fun Facts

The JIF plant in Lexington is the would largest peanut butter producing facility. Kentucky has more resort parks then any other state in the nation. Middlesboro is the only United States city built inside a meteor carter. Newport is home to the home to the World Peace Bell, the worlds largest free swinging bell.

Famous sports and people in Kentucky

Sports teams: Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wild Cats, Kentucky Wolverines.

Famous People: Abraham Lincoln, Johnny Depp, Muhammad Ali, Jennifer Lawrence.

Wild Cats

Louisville Cardinals

Kentucky Wolverines

Interesting Places To Visit

My Connections

Liked learning about this state because: I loved the places they had and how beautiful it was.

The most interesting facted about Kentucky was: the had the biggest peanut.

I would like visit Kentucky because: I want to go see Louisville and Fankfort.