Kentucky · State Nickname Quiz
Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with Kentucky as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.
Kentucky's nickname is "Bluegrass State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with Kentucky in rotation — match the nickname to the state.
Why "Bluegrass State"?
"Bluegrass State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state — its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.
Quick facts
- USPS code
- KY
- Capital
- Frankfort
- Largest city
- Louisville
- Region
- South
- Admitted to Union
- 1792
- Nickname
- Bluegrass State
- Electoral votes
- 8
- Bordering states
- Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
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Frequently asked
What is Kentucky's nickname?
Bluegrass State
Is this game free?
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Can I play other Kentucky quizzes?
Yes — see the sibling games above. Kentucky appears in every Statedoku mini-game.