Kentucky - Wikipedia
Kentucky (US: / kənˈtʌki / ⓘ, UK: / kɛn -/), [5] officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, [c] is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west.
Kentucky | History, Capital, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
3 days ago · Kentucky, constituent state of the United States of America. It is bordered by Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia to the east; Tennessee to the south; and Missouri to the west. The capital, Frankfort, lies between the state’s two major cities—Louisville and Lexington.
Kentucky Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Sep 18, 2024 · With an area of 104,656 sq. km, Kentucky is the 37 th largest and the 26 th most populous state in the USA. Located along the Kentucky River is Frankfort – the capital city of Kentucky. It serves as the major trading center of the state’s Bluegrass region.
Kentucky - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kentucky is a state in the United States. Its capital is Frankfort. It touches the states of Missouri (by the Mississippi River), Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia (by the Ohio River), Tennessee and Virginia. There are many rivers in Kentucky.
Map of the State of Kentucky, USA - Nations Online Project
4 days ago · General Map of Kentucky, United States. The detailed map shows the US state of Kentucky with boundaries, the location of the state capital Frankfort, major cities and populated places, rivers and lakes, interstate highways, principal highways, railroads and airports.
Kentucky ‑ Indigenous History, Bluegrass & Bourbon
Nov 9, 2009 · Known primarily as an agricultural area into the 20th century, Kentucky is also a major U.S. coal producer and site of the U.S. military bases Fort Knox and Fort Campbell. It is also known as the...
Lexington, Kentucky - Wikipedia
Lexington is a consolidated city coterminous with and the county seat of Fayette County, Kentucky, United States.As of the 2020 census the city's population was 322,570, making it the second-most populous city in Kentucky (after Louisville), the 14th-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 59th-most populous city in the United States.By land area, it is the country's 30th-largest city.
Kentucky - Frontier, Civil War, Agriculture | Britannica
3 days ago · Long before the arrival of Europeans, the Kentucky region was inhabited by indigenous agricultural and hunting peoples who left behind burial and ceremonial mounds that remain prominent features of the landscape today.
Kentucky summary | Britannica
Kentucky, officially Commonwealth of Kentucky, State, southeastern central U.S. Area: 40,408 sq mi (104,656 sq km). Population: (2020) 4,505,836; (2023 est.) 4,526,154. Capital: Frankfort. Kentucky is bordered by Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.
Kentucky | State Facts & History - Infoplease
Jan 27, 2023 · Official Name: The Commonwealth of Kentucky. Capital: Frankfort. Organized as a territory: January 1, 1777. Entered Union: June 1, 1792 (15th State) Present constitution adopted: 1891. State abbreviation/Postal code: KY/K.Y. State Area Code: 270, 502, 606, 859. Nicknames: Bluegrass State.