KENTUCKY

Mary Towles Sasseen of Henderson, Kentucky created Mother's Day in 1887 to honor her mother.

Evidence suggests that Native peoples inhabited Kentucky as early as 10,000 B.C.

Lexington, Kentucky is known as the Horse Capital of the World due to its rich equine heritage.

Kentucky is known for its bourbon whiskey, which is produced from the state's resources.

Kentucky is known for horse racing, especially the Kentucky Derby, which is held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

The Kentucky flag depicts a pioneer and a statesman embracing

The seal on the Kentucky flag depicts a pioneer and a statesman embracing.

Kentucky was first recognized as a commonwealth in 1785

The inhabitants of the Kentucky District petitioned Virginia to recognize Kentucky as a "free and independent state" in 1785.