Kentucky

Bluegrass State

By Monika

 

State Facts:

State capital: Frankfort

Population: 4,041,769

Area: 40, 411 sq. miles

Statehood: June 1, 1792

Resources: Coal

This is the Kentucky state flag   

This is a map of Kentucky

State tree: Tulip-poplar

State bird: Kentucky cardinal

State flower: Goldenrod Graces

State facts:

The mammoth cave system has 340 miles ofunderground passages. Over 200 animal species are found there.

 

Ft. Knox guards more gold than any other place in the world.   No visitors!

 

Since 1875, the Kentucky Derby has been held each May at church hill downs.

 

Back