Kentucky History

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Kentucky History

• By Connie Sparks
• 02/12/03

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Kentucky became the 15th state in 1792.
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How did we get the name Kentucky?
The Iroquois Indians called the land Kentake w
hich
means Great Meadows.
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Kentucky State Flag
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Coal is Kentuckys most valuable non-renewable
resource. Other plentiful renewable resources
are soil, water, sunlight, and trees.
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Mammoth Cave is the only national park in
Kentucky and is located in the Pennyroyal region.
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The Kentucky Derby is run at Churchill Downs
in Louisville each May. The Derby is also
called a Run for the Roses and has been called
the most exciting two minutes in sports!
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