USA History
Kentucky
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: June 1, 1792
Capital: Frankfort
Known as: Bluegrass State
Motto: United we stand, divided we fall
Bird: Cardinal
Fish: Bass
Flower: Goldenrod
Song: "My Old Kentucky Home"
Tree: Kentucky coffee tree
Area: 40,411 Square miles
Number of Counties: 120
Highest point: 4,129 feet (Black Mountain)
Lowest point: 257 feet (Mississippi River)