What is the capital of Kentucky?
AnswerFrankfort
Frankfort has been Kentucky's capital since 1792, though Louisville is its largest city.
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7 fact-checked facts about Kentucky, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which US president was born in Kentucky in 1809?
AnswerAbraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky, in 1809.
Going deeper
Which river forms Kentucky's northern border?
AnswerOhio River
The Ohio River runs along Kentucky's northern edge, separating it from Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
In what year did Kentucky become a US state?
Answer1792
Kentucky joined the Union on June 1, 1792, as the 15th state.
What is the Kentucky Derby's famous nickname?
AnswerThe Run for the Roses
The winning horse is draped in a blanket of red roses, giving the Derby its nickname.
Expert level
How many US states border Kentucky?
Answer7
Kentucky borders Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee and Missouri.
Cumberland Falls in Kentucky is known for which rare night-time sight?
AnswerA moonbow
On clear nights near a full moon, mist from Cumberland Falls can form a moonbow, a rainbow lit by moonlight.
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