Kentucky - School-Age
Kentucky
15th State (June 1, 1792), the south U.S.
State Abbreviation: KY
Capital: Frankfort
Origin of name: From an Iroquoian word "Ken-tah-ten" meaning "land of tomorrow"
Motto: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Nickname: Bluegrass State
The nickname is because of its bluegrass, a species of grass. Bluegrass grows heavily in the Bluegrass Region in the central part of the state,
Kentucky State Symbols
Kentucky: State Seal
Bird: Northern Cardinal
Butterfly: Viceroy Butterfly
Drink: Milk
Fish: Kentucky Spotted Bass
Flower: Goldenrod
Fossil: Brachiopod
Fruit: Blackberry
Gemstone: Freshwater Pearl
Horse: Thoroughbred (Equus caballus)
Mineral: Coal
Musical Instrument: Appalachian Dulcimer
Silverware Pattern: Old Kentucky Blue Grass - The Georgetown Pattern
Soil: Crider Soil Series
Song: My Old Kentucky Home
Bluegrass Song: Blue Moon of Kentucky
Tree: Tulip Poplar
Wild Animal Game Species: Gray Squirrel