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Facts about Size - The area of
the State covers 40411 square miles
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The Constitution -
Kentucky was the 15th State to be admitted to the Union
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3 Largest Cities in
Kentucky - Louisville, Lexington & Fayette
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State Motto - " United we stand, divided we fall "
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Facts about the State Nickname - The
Bluegrass State ( Bluegrass is mis-named as blue ( it's really
green ) but in the spring the grass produces blue-purple buds
which , from a distance gives the fields a blue appearance
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Name of the State
Song is " My Old Kentucky Home " the words and music
by Stephen C. Foster
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Short History of
Kentucky - Daniel Boone's Transylvania Company made the first
permanent settlement in the area in 1775. By the Treaty of
Paris (1783) the territory became part of the United States.
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Origin of the name - Named after the Iroquois Indian word "Ken-tah-ten,"
meaning "land of tomorrow"
Best Places to Visit in Kentucky
Where are the best
places to visit in Kentucky? What are the most famous and fun
tourist attractions in Kentucky? Visit interesting historical sites
and places in Kentucky during your vacation. Have fun travelling
through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Kentucky.
The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist
attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Kentucky! Best Places to
Visit in Kentucky - Tourist attractions
Best Places to
Visit in Kentucky - Historical Sites
Facts about
the Names
of the Symbols / Emblems of of Kentucky
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the
symbols / Emblems of the State of Kentucky:
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