Kentucky
I have lived in Louisville, Kentucky all of my life but family roots are in
Yeaman, Kentucky in Grayson County. I have traveled throughout the
beautiful state of Kentucky and the links below offer details about certain
areas.
Motto: United we stand, divided we fall
Nickname: The Bluegrass State
Population (2000 Census): 4,041,769
Population Rank: 25 of 50 states (2000 Census rank)
Area: 40,411 sq. miles, of which 39,732 is land
Area Rank: 37 of 50 states
Kentucky has 120 counties
Jefferson County has largest population: 693,604 in 2000
Robertson County has smallest population: 2,266 in 2000
Pike County is the largest in area: 787 sq. miles
Gallatin County is the smallest in area: 98 sq. miles
Frankfort is the capital city
Kentucky became the 15th state on June 1, 1792
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