Discover Kentucky
EVERY BEDROOM TELLS ONE STORY. TOGETHER, THEY TELL THE STORY OF THE BLUEGRASS STATE
A few fascinating facts that make the Bluegrass State unlike anywhere else.
Kentucky at a Glance
Statehood: June 1, 1792 (15th state)
Capitol: Frankfort
Largest City: Louisville
Population (2025): Abou 4.6 million
Nickname: The Bluegrass State
Motto: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
The Great Seal of Kentucky
At the center of Kentucky’s state flag is the Great Seal of the Commonwealth. The two men shaking hands represent unity rather than specific historical figures. One is commonly interpreted as a frontiersman and the other as a statesman, symbolizing Kentucky’s pioneer heritage and civic foundation. The motto, United We Stand, Divided We Fall, has represented Kentucky’s spirit of unity since it became the 15th state in 1792.
State Symbols
🐦 Bird: Northern Cardinal
🌼 Flower: Goldenrod
🌳 Tree: Tulip Poplar
🐎 State Horse: Thoroughbred
🎵 Song: My Old Kentucky Home
🎻 State Musical Instrument: Appalachian Dulcimer
💎 Gemstone: Freshwater Pearl
By the Numbers
🥃 95% of the world’s bourbon is made in Kentucky.
🛢️ More bourbon barrels than people are aging across the state.
🐎 450+ horse farms call Kentucky home.
🥃 120+ distilleries are producing bourbon.
🌲 Nearly half the state is covered in forests.
🕳️ 4,000+ known caves have been discovered.
🌊 Second only to Alaska in navigable waterways.
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