Kentucky became the 15th state of the Union on June 1, 1792! It’s named after an Algonquian term meaning “Land of Our Fathers,” but you can also call it The Bluegrass State! Its capital is Frankfort, and its largest city is Louisville! Kentucky’s state motto is “United we stand, divided we fall!” This state is famous for Bourbon, Bluegrass music, the Kentucky Derby, Fort Knox, the Louisville Slugger, Mammoth Cave National Park, and the birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln!!