next stop….kentucky

Next Next stop….Kentuckystop….Kentucky

A state formerly part of VirginiaA state formerly part of Virginia One of four commonwealths in the One of four commonwealths in the

U.S.U.S. The 15The 15thth state admitted to the U.S. state admitted to the U.S.

on June 1, 1792on June 1, 1792

Prepared by: Ross Pruitt

Now entering…Now entering…

State Capital

Largest cities

Ross’ hometown

BackgroundBackground The word Kentucky comes from the The word Kentucky comes from the

Cherokee languageCherokee language The meaning of the word is disputedThe meaning of the word is disputed

Kentucky has a population of over 4 Kentucky has a population of over 4 millionmillion

Listening to state song, “My Old Listening to state song, “My Old Kentucky Home” by Stephen FosterKentucky Home” by Stephen Foster

What We are Famous ForWhat We are Famous For

TobaccoTobacco

Tobacco

What We are Famous ForWhat We are Famous For HorsesHorses

What We are Famous ForWhat We are Famous For The Corvette (only produced in The Corvette (only produced in

Bowling Green)Bowling Green)

Cumberland FallsOur Coal Mines

The Home of Abraham Lincoln

Basketball

The musical heritageThe musical heritageBill Monroe, famous Bluegrass musician

Mammoth Cave – Largest cave system in the world

The rolling hills

The Land Between the Lakes

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