State Symbols Guide
Kentucky State Symbols & Official Emblems
The South State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
KY
Capital
Frankfort
Population
4,505,836
Statehood
1792
Region
South
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
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State Flag
Kentucky State Flag
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State Flower
Goldenrod
Solidago gigantea
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State Motto
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
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State Nickname
The Bluegrass State
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State Tree
Tulip Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Kentucky
- Abbreviation
- KY
- Capital City
- Frankfort
- Population
- 4,505,836
- Statehood Date
- June 1, 1792
- Region
- South
- Number of Symbols
- 6
