Kentucky - Wikipedia
WEBKentucky (US: / k ə n ˈ t ʌ k i / ⓘ kən-TUK-ee, UK: / k ɛ n-/ ken-), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Kentucky borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west.
Kentucky Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBMar 13, 2023 · Key Facts. Kentucky is in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky, the 37th largest state by land area. Kentucky is bordered on the north by Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana, on the east by West Virginia and Virginia, on the south by Tennessee, and the west by Missouri. Overall, Kentucky occupies 40,408 square miles.
Kentucky - Indigenous History, Bluegrass & Bourbon
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Kentucky became the first U.S. state west of the Appalachian Mountains in 1792. It is home to the legendary Kentucky Derby horse race and bluegrass music.
Kentucky | History, Capital, Map, Population, & Facts
WEB5 days ago · Kentucky, constituent state of the United States of America. It is bordered by Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia to the east; Tennessee to the south; and Missouri to the west. The capital, Frankfort, lies between the state’s two major cities—Louisville and Lexington.
29 Top Things to Do in Kentucky - U.S. News Travel
WEBMar 4, 2022 · Discover the best things to do in KY, including Churchill Downs, Mammoth Cave National Park, the National Corvette Museum and the famous Bourbon Tasting Trail.
History of Kentucky - Wikipedia
WEBSince 1900. Timeline. Topics: African-Americans - Cities - Politics. Kentucky portal. v. t. e. The prehistory and history of Kentucky span thousands of years, and have been influenced by the state's diverse geography and central location. Archaeological evidence of human occupation in Kentucky begins approximately 9,500 BCE.
Kentucky - Wikiwand
WEBKentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Kentucky borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west. Its northern border is defined by the Ohio River.
Kentucky History at a Glance | Kentucky Historical Society
WEBFrom Then Til Now: Kentucky History at A Glance. Take a look through the centuries at an overview of Kentucky's rich history.
Kentucky - Frontier, Civil War, Agriculture | Britannica
WEBStatehood and crises. Kentucky was the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains to be admitted to the union. At the time of its admission it was bounded on the southwest by the Tennessee River and on the north and northwest by the low-water line on the north shore of the Ohio River.
Kentucky summary | Britannica
WEBKentucky, officially Commonwealth of Kentucky, State, southeastern central U.S. Area: 40,408 sq mi (104,656 sq km). Population: (2020) 4,505,836; (2023 est.) 4,526,154. Capital: Frankfort. Kentucky is bordered by Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.
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