Kentucky State Information

Welcome to the Kentucky information page! Learn more about Kentucky's rich cultural and historical background through Kentucky trivia, history and facts. You can explore all that Kentucky has to offer with our suggested scenic road trips and information about driving in Kentucky. If you are thinking about moving to the great state of Kentucky, check out tips to help you get started and the handy Allstate Moving Checklist.

Little Bit of History

The state of Kentucky encompasses 40,444 square miles and is ranked 37th in the nation's total area. It was the 15th state to enter the union on June 1, 1792. Kentucky's name has never been definitively identified. The most likely etymology is that it comes from an Iroquoian word for meadow or prairie.

Essentials

Motto -

United we stand, divided we fall

Capital - 

Frankfort

Time Zone - 

Central & Eastern

Demonym - 

Kentuckian

Quarter

Introduced - 2001

Song

My Old Kentucky Home

A few more days for to tote the weary load, No matter, 'twill never be light;
A few more days till we totter on the road, Then my old Kentucky home, goodnight.

Did You Know?

• The Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuously held horse race in the country. It is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville on the first Saturday in May.
• Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
• More than 100 native Kentuckians have been elected governors of other states.
• The song "Happy Birthday to You" was the creation of two Louisville sisters in 1893.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you thinking about moving to Kentucky? Use these tips to help you get started right from your computer.

Driving in Kentucky
Visit the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to learn more about important basics like vehicle registration, obtaining your driver's license, and requirements for ID Cards.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
From getting storage boxes to calling the utility companies, there are many things to remember when you move to Kentucky. Stay organized with these helpful tools from Allstate:

• Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) has a month-by-month timeline to help you stay on track
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, will help you take a full inventory of your belongings. You can also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Whether you are moving to Kentucky or moving within Kentucky, remember to review the moving company's registration number, check out references, and complaint history at Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in Kentucky?
Get an insurance quote today (it's easy!) and find out if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also talk to your local Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Kentucky State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Kentucky visit:

• Kentucky State Catastrophe Information
• Kentucky Auto Insurance Coverages

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