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Kentucky's official symbols
Nickname
The Bluegrass State
State bird
Northern Cardinal
State flower
Goldenrod
State tree
Tulip Poplar
State motto
United we stand, divided we fall
State song
My Old Kentucky Home
Capital
Frankfort
Statehood year
1792
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Kentucky got its nickname
Kentucky is best known as "The Bluegrass State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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