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Kentucky State Flag


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Kentucky's official state flag was adopted in 1918, but that design was not finalized until in 1928. The flag was again changed in 1962.
The flag has a deep blue background with part of the state seal in the center. In the center are the words "COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY" and "UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL." That seal, adopted in 1792,On it, a pioneer and a statesman are shaking hands. Goldenrod flowers encircle the bottom half of the seal.



State Capital: Frankfort


Largest City: Louisville


State Flower: Goldenrod


State Tree: tulip poplar


State Bird: Kentucky cardinal


State Nickname: Bluegrass State


State Motto: United we stand, divided we fall


Bordering States: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia


Origin of the Name: Kentucky is from the Iroquois Indian word "Ken-tah-ten," which means "land of tomorrow."



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