Kentucky

Kentucky spans across multiple geographical regions, from the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the Mississippi River plains in the west, with rolling hills between.

Kentucky entered the Union as the fifteenth state in 1792, becoming the first territory west of the Appalachian Mountains to join the United States.

Kentucky maintains a strong equestrian tradition through numerous horse farms and racing events, with the Kentucky Derby drawing thousands of visitors to Louisville annually.

The state operates eight public universities and multiple community colleges, offering education opportunities across urban and rural regions for over 4.5 million residents.

Kentucky houses Mammoth Cave National Park, containing the longest documented cave system globally, with more than 350 miles of surveyed passageways.

Location: United States

Inception: June 1, 1792

Capital city: Frankfort

Elevation above the sea: 230 m

Part of: contiguous United States

Shares border with: West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois

Address: Kentucky, USA

Website: http://kentucky.gov

GPS coordinates: 37.50000,-85.00000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 05:45