The Commonwealth of Kentucky became a state in 1792. Prior to it achieving statehood the state congress fought for the Commonwealth to be recognized as a separate state from Virginia.
The state bird of Kentucky is the Cardinal. The state chose the Cardinal as the state bird because Cardinals have the reputation of being, "America's favorite backyard bird. "
Yes, Kentucky is a state.
Kentucky is a state...
Yes. While Kentucky is considered a state constitutionally (in other words the United States government treats Kentucky as a state), Kentucky is called a commonwealth in it's state constitution. It is one of four states to do so with the others being Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia. See the related links for more information about commonwealths.
Kentucky legislature is the State legislature of the u.s state of Kentucky
Kentucky isn't the "Show me" state. Kentucky is the "bluegrass" state. Missouri is the "Show me" state.
No state capital is named Kentucky. Kentucky is a state; its capital is Frankfort.
Murray State University is located in the state of Kentucky.
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It is a state, and its full name is "The Commonwealth of Kentucky", it is just refered to as Kentucky in common useage.
The state with the abbreviation KY is Kentucky.