All States
Kentucky Business Hub
Discover all city-level business insights and local resources across the state of Kentucky.
Partner Recommendations
State Information Details
Comprehensive Directory of State Heritage
State Capital
Frankfort
State Flag
Established 1928
State Seal
Established 1792
State Motto
United We Stand, Divided We Fall (1942)
State Nickname
"The Bluegrass State"
State Song
"My Old Kentucky Home" (1928)
State Bird
Northern Cardinal (1926)
State Fish
Kentucky Spotted Bass (2005)
State Insect
Honey Bee (2010)
State Butterfly
Viceroy Butterfly (1990)
State Fossil
Brachiopod (1986)
State Flower
Goldenrod (2023)
State Tree
Tulip Poplar / Yellow Poplar (1994)
State Gemstone
Freshwater Pearl (1986)
State Mineral
Coal (1998)
State Rock
Kentucky Agate (2000)
State Soil
Crider Soil Series (1990)
State Fruit
Blackberry (2004)
State Beverage
Milk (2005)
State Dance
Clogging (2006)
State Musical Instrument
Appalachian Dulcimer (2001)
State Horse
Thoroughbred (1996)
State Latin Motto
Deo gratiam habeamus ("Let us be grateful to God") (2002)
State Slogan
Kentucky Unbridled Spirit (2004)
State Language
English (1984)
State Wild Game Animal
Eastern Gray Squirrel (1968)
State Bluegrass Song
"Blue Moon of Kentucky" (1988)
State Music
Bluegrass Music (2007)
State Soft Drink
Ale-8-One (2013)
State Gun
Kentucky Long Rifle (2013)
State Sports Car
Chevrolet Corvette (2010)
State Silverware Pattern
Old Kentucky Blue Grass-The Georgetown Pattern (1996)