Guide Note

The commonwealth of Kentucky is located in the central eastern part of the United States. Originally part of Virginia, Kentucky was named the 15th state in the Union in 1792.

Fast Facts

Capital: Frankfort
Governor: Steve Beshear
Population: 4,206,074 (2006)
Founded: 1792
Time Zone: EST
Major Cities: Frankfort, Louisville
Official State Items: Cardinal (bird), Goldenrod (flower), Blackberry (fruit), Tulip Poplar (tree), Clogging (dance), Milk (beverage), Coal (mineral)
Nickname: Bluegrass State

History

Initially inhabited by Native Americans in prehistoric times, it wasn't until the 1700s when explorers and settlers began to colonize the area. Originally part of Virginia, the current region of Kentucky was known as Kentucky County after the American Revolution. The residents of the area petitioned for statehood, and on June 1, 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state of the Union. During the Civil War, Kentucky was one of the few states to remain neutral. During the early 20th century, German immigrants settled in throughout the northern regions of the state, causing some social unrest as the United States became involved in World War I.

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Kentucky

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Official Site: Kentucky Government
Wikipedia: Kentucky
Higher Education: University of Kentucky
Official Site: Kentucky Department of Transportation
Official Site: Kentucky Court of Justice
Official Site: Kentucky Legislature
Official Site: Kentucky Department of Parks

Kentucky Vacations

- Mahalo's Guide to a Louisville Vacation
- Mahalo's Guide to a Lexington Vacation
Official Tourism Site: KentuckyTourism.com
Western Kentucky Vacation Planning: Kentucky Vacation Guide
Frommer's: Kentucky Travel Guide
TripAdvisor: Kentucky Vacations

Kentucky Government

Official Site: Governor's Office
Official Site: Kentucky Government
Official Site: Kentucky Department of Health & Family Services
Official Site: Kentucky Department of Education
Official Site: Kentucky Department of Labor
Official Site: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Official Site: Kentucky Arts Council
Official Site: Kentucky State Police

Kentucky History

Wikipedia: History of Kentucky
KentuckyTourism.com: Kentucky History
SHG Resources: Kentucky, Timeline of State History
Kentucky Historical Society

Kentucky Colleges and Universities

Department of Education: Kentucky Adult Education
Private: Alice Lloyd College
Private: Brescia University
Private: Campbellsville University
Private: Centre College
Public: Kentucky State University
Public: Northern Kentucky University
Public: Murray State University
Public: Morehead State University
Public: Western Kentucky University

Kentucky Sports

Kentucky Facts and Information

Wikipedia: Kentucky
U.S. Census Bureau: Kentucky QuickFacts
Infoplease: Kentucky Facts
50States.com: Kentucky Facts

Kentucky News

Google News: Kentucky
Topix: Kentucky News
TV News: WAVE 3 TV
TV News: WPSD 6
TV News: WHAS 11

Regional Newspapers

Kentucky Blogs and Podcasts

Politics: Governor Ernie Fletcher's Podcast
Politics: BluegrassReport.org
Politics: N. Ky. Politics

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