Kentucky became a state on June 1, 1792. Its nickname is the “Bluegrass State.”
Here are 10 interesting facts about the state:
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It is one of four states that is a commonwealth. The other states are Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
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As previously mentioned, the nickname of the state is the “Bluegrass State.” The state has this nickname because bluegrass can be spotted in many of the pastures in the state due to the rich soil.
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One place that you could visit if you are traveling to the state is the Mammoth Cave National Park. This park is the longest cave system in the world. Its total area is 52,830 acres. Another interesting fact about the park is that it is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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The capital of the state is Frankfort. However, the capital is not the largest in terms of population. The largest city is Louisville, with 750,828 people. As for the number of people living in Frankfort, the city has a population of 25,527 people.
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If you do visit Kentucky in the future, you will probably spot at least a deer or turkey on a visit. That is because the state has the largest per capita number of these animals. Another animal that you would probably notice is elk.
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Another interesting fact is that this state has the most successful coalfield in the nation.
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As many people know, the state is known for its fried chicken.
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Its official state bird is the Cardinal.
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If you enjoy bourbon, then you should consider going to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Inc., in Bardstown. For more information, visit this webite.
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The last interesting fact is that there are some famous people from the state. The list of the famous people from Kentucky includes baseball Hall of Famer Jim Bunning, former U.S. Senator Henry Clay, and actor George Clooney.
Sources:
“Kentucky,” Yahoo! Travel.
“Kentucky.gov. ,” Kentucky.gov.
“Lexington, Kentucky,” Yahoo! Travel.
