Happy Kentucky Day!

Today is National Kentucky Day for 2024. . .

Happy National Kentucky Day ! ! ! 

Which Colony State is KY:
The Beginning Years: It is believed that Kentucky’s ancient history is diverse, dating back over 5,000 years ago, with Paleoindian groups arriving first, living in small groups and using stone tools for hunting and scraping. The Mississippian culture emerged around 900 AD, building ceremonial earthen mounds in central and western Kentucky. The Fort Ancient culture appeared in eastern Kentucky, similar to the Mississippian culture but lacking ceremonial mounds. Native American tribes also lived in Kentucky, including the Adena Culture, Eastern Woodland Tribes, and Fort Ancient mound builders.

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More History: The state of Kentucky joined the Union in 1792, over 20 tribes legally claimed land, including the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Chippewa, and Delaware. Kentucky, the 15th state in the US, gained independence from Virginia in 1792. Key events include colonial history, statehood conventions, the first General Assembly, boundary changes with the Purchase in 1818, and military action during the American Civil War. Key events include the adoption of a constitution and the first General Assembly. The most lethal battle of the Civil War occurred in Perryville, Kentucky. The initial town in the United States to bear the name of the first president was Washington, Kentucky, which was established in 1780. During the War of 1812, over fifty percent of the American fatalities in combat were from Kentucky. 

Video: Courtesy of @Belthazor1967 (Vikki Smith) – “Kentucky Woman” by Neil Diamond (Modern)

Climate of Kentucky: Kentucky has a climate is known for its differential, being characterized by four seasons with moderate temperatures and abundant precipitation. Summers have average daytime temperatures in the 80’s, with humid and rainy conditions. Winters have average lows in the 20’s, with snow and ice. Springs range from 39°F to 66°F, and falls from 42°F to 68°F. The state’s climate varies across the state, with the north being cooler and the south being warmer. Kentucky has approximately 194 days with sunshine, a total of 53% of days being sunny.

Video: Courtesy of @CharlesSzaboPhD on YouTube – “My Old Kentucky Home” Stephen Foster (Original)

More About Kentucky: Throughout the years, Kentucky has earned the titles of being the site of many bloody battles during the Civil War. Kentucky has 120 counties, making it the third most in the country. The cheeseburger was invented by Kaelin’s Restaurant in Louisville. Bardstown is known as the Bourbon Capital of the World. Mary Towles Sasseen Wilson, a Henderson school teacher, is recognized as the first to celebrate Mother’s Day in 1887. The state is also home of  The Kentucky Derby every year on the first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky: the foremost American horse race, founded in 1875, at the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.which is considered one of the shortest sporting events of the year–10 furlongs (1-1/4 miles).

The Great Location of Kentucky: The state of Kentucky spans 397 miles in length and 187 miles wide, with an average elevation of 750 ft. It is bordered by Indiana and Ohio to the north, West Virginia and Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, Missouri to the west, and Illinois to the northwest.

Greetings from Kentucky – Large Letter Postcard courtesy of Openverse

Kentucky’s Statehood Facts:

The History:

Kentucky Officially Adopted as a U.S. State, State Song, Admission Date & Kentucky Flag
State Name Info ♪ State Song ♫	Admission	Capital	Flag Image
15th State. Nine counties of Virginia’s District of Kentucky (commonwealth) “Kentucky Woman” by Neil Diamond (Modern), “My Old Kentucky Home” Stephen Foster (Original)	03/04/1791	Frankfort

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Some Great Kentucky Sites:  Here is a list of some some great places to visit while in Kentucky:

• Louisville Mega Cavern, 1841 Taylor Ave, Louisville, KY 40213
• Ark Encounter, 1 Ark Encounter Dr, Williamstown, KY 41097
• Mammoth Cave, 1 Visitor Center Parkway Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
• Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
• Maker’s Mark, 3350 Burkes Spg Rd, Loretto, KY 40037
• Lost River Cave, x2818 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
• Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40510
• Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
• Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trce, Frankfort, KY 40601
• Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
• Conrad-Caldwell House Museum (Conrad’s Castle), 1402 St James Ct, Louisville, KY 40208
• Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511

Memorable Kentucky Events:  Here is a list of some events that happened in Kentucky:

• 1750: The Cumberland Gap is discovered by Dr. Thomas Walker.
  
• 1774: Harrodsburg is established as the first permanent British settlement.
  
• 1774: Lord Dunmore of Virginia defeats the Shawnee in Dunmore’s War.
  
• 1775: Daniel Boone establishes the town of Boonesborough and widens the Wilderness Trail from Virginia.
  
• 1780: The city of Louisville is established.
  
• 1792: Kentucky becomes the 15th state.
  
• 1861: Kentucky decides to side with Union in the Civil War after trying to remain neutral.
  
• 1875: The first Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs.
  
• 1904 to 1908: The Black Patch Tobacco Wars take place in Kentucky.
  
• 1937: The Ohio River floods causing extensive damage.
  
• 1964 – Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) wins his first heavyweight championship fight.

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