Kentucky State Facts

  • State Flag: kentucky
  • State Capital: Frankfort
  • Largest City: Louisville
  • Abbreviation: KY
  • Counties: Kentucky Counties
  • Towns & Cities: Towns and Cities in Kentucky
  • Constitution: 15th State
  • NickName: The Bluegrass State
  • State Flower: goldenrod
  • State Tree: Coffee Tree
  • State Bird: Cardinal (Northern Cardinal)
  • State Song: "My old Kentucky home"
  • Land Area: 39,674 sq. mi.; 37 th
  • Highest Point: Black Mtn.; 4145 feet
  • Lowest Point: Mississippi River; 257 feet
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Kentucky State Symbols


State Flower Kentucky State Flower, Goldenrod Goldenrod
State Tree Kentucky State Tree, Coffee Tree Coffee Tree
State Bird Kentucky State Bird, Cardinal (Northern Cardinal) Cardinal
(Northern Cardinal)

Last updated on March 15, 2024