Let's Learn About the 50 States One at a Time - Kentucky

Kentucky became the Fifteenth State on June 1, 1792. 

It was given the nickname of the Blue Grass State.

Kentucky’s state motto is: United we stand, divided we fall.

State Flower is: The Giant Goldenrod

Kentucky’s state bird is The Northern Cardinal

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in LaRue County Kentucky.

Mammoth Cave National Park contains the world’s longest known cave system, stretching over 400 miles underground.

Kentucky produces about 95% of the world’s bourbon.

The Kentucky Derby has been held in Kentucky since 1875.

The song Happy Birthday to You was composed by two Louisville Kentucky sisters.