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Kentucky

Kentucky first attracted attention in the aftermath of the French and Indian War, when the famous frontiersman Daniel Boone made it his home. After the American Revolution, settlers flooded Kentucky, which separated from Virginia and was admitted as the 15th state on June 1, 1792. Its capital is Frankfort.

The second-largest tobacco producing state, the Commonwealth of Kentucky also grows corn and soybeans in quantity. Coal mining and hydroelectricity are found in the Appalachian eastern part of the state. The automotive industry and heavy manufacturing also contribute heavily to the economy, as well as forestry and livestock, especially horse breeding.

Kentucky is perhaps most famous for its horse country concentrated in the "Bluegrass" region, in the vicinity of the largest city, Lexington. The Kentucky Derby, held on the first Saturday of every May, is a race of 3-year-old Thoroughbreds at Churchill Downs and among the most famous such races in the world.

Sites in Kentucky

50States.com - Kentucky State Symbols
Features state symbols, flag, maps, constitution, representitives, song, bird, flower, and tree. Includes related links.
Kentucky
A list of state symbols and emblems with dates of adoption.
Kentucky Information Page
Quick access to information about the state of Kentucky, including history, population and census, economy, agriculture, geography and people.
The Kentucky Quarter
From the United States Mint. The Kentucky quarter shows the stately mansion, Federal Hill, with an inscription that reads, "My Old Kentucky Home." A thoroughbred racehorse is positioned behind a fence in the foreground of the quarter.
Commonwealth of Kentucky
The starting point for state government, education and other websites in Kentucky.

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cross references

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