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Kentucky Fact Sheet Executive Summary
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Official Heritage & Symbols15th State
"Deo Gratiam Habeamus"
Translation: "Let Us Be Grateful to God / United We Stand"
Commemorative Quarter
2001
Statehood Rank
June 1, 1792
State Bird
Northern Cardinal
State Flower
Goldenrod
State Tree
Tulip Poplar
State Anthem / Song
My Old Kentucky Home
State Beverage
Milk
State Gemstone / Mineral
Freshwater Pearl
State Insect / Butterfly
Honeybee
State Fish
Kentucky Spotted Bass
Topography & Terrain Live Data
Kentucky Topography & Geographic Elevations
Total Territory Area
40,408 sq mi sq mi
Highest Natural Point
Black Mountain: 4,145 ft (1,263 m)
Verified State Topographic Peak
Lowest Natural Point
Mississippi River: 257 ft (78 m)
Verified Base Elevation Datum
Land Area Share: 97.6%Water Coverage: 2.4%
Köppen Climate Classification:
Humid ContinentalSubtropical
Live State Portals & Filings
Kentucky Official Government & Business Portals
Telecom, Postal & Federal Identifiers
Regional Area Codes
270, 364, 502, 606, 859
Postal Zip Code Range
40003 – 42788
Federal Census Region
Southeast / East South Central
Timezone(s)
Eastern / Central Time