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Do you need more room in your closet? Let Kentucky storage facilities take care of that for you. They offer services that not only allow easy storage but easy access as well, be it self-storage or mobile storage.

Kentucky is probably known around the world through the global food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken, but there is more to the state than just fried chicken. Kentucky is the 15th state to enter the Union, and the first one to do so on the western frontier. The state was once part of Virginia before joining the Union in 1792. Nicknamed "The Bluegrass State" because of the abundant bluegrass present in the state's pastures, Kentucky has one of the most fertile soils in America.

Origin of State's Name: The name Kentucky has been attributed to several Native Indian terms. One of these terms is the Iroquoian Indian word Ken-tah-ten meaning land of tomorrow. Other possible origins include cane and turkey lands or dark and bloody ground.

Capital City: Frankfort is the capital city of Kentucky and county seat of the Franklin County. It is populated by 27,077 people. Kentucky is bordered by Illinois, Indiana and Ohio to the north. Virginia and West Virginia border Kentucky to the west, Tennessee to the south and Missouri to the west.

Population: As of 2009 Kentucky ranks 26th among the states in terms of population with 4,314,113 residents.

Driving: Information on driver's licenses, testing centers, requirements, and applications can all be found in the Kentucky Transportation webpage.

Agriculture and Industry: Kentucky's agricultural products include tobacco, hogs, soybeans, corn and dairy products. Horses and cattle are also important sectors of the state's agriculture. Major industries in Kentucky include food processing, coal mining, tourism and the production of transportation and electric equipment, chemicals, machinery and tobacco products.

State Bird: Through a resolution of the Senate of Kentucky, the state bird, the Cardinal was adopted on February 26, 1926.

State Tree: The Tulip Poplar is Kentucky's state tree. The coffee tree was the state tree before it was changed to the Tulip Poplar in 1976.

State Flower: The Goldenrod was named as Kentucky's state flower on October 1, 1942

State Song: "My Old Kentucky Home" was adopted as state song on March 19, 1928 by the Kentucky Legislature. The song was written by Stephen Foster.

Most Popular Cities:

• Frankfort
• Lexington
• Louisville

Kentucky - Interesting Facts:

• Thomas Edison introduced the incandescent light bulb at the Southern Exposition in Louisville back in 1883. This marked the first time the public saw electric light.
  
  
• The second oldest tourist attraction in the US is the Mammoth Cave, second only to the Niagara Falls. This cave is known to be the longest known cave system in the world with 390 miles of passageways. It is located in the Edmonson County; a few areas of it extend to the Hart and Barren counties.
  
  
• In the underground vaults of Fort Knox, more than six billion dollars' worth of gold is held. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
  
  
• Joe Bowen, the person holding the world record for stilt walking endurance, started his walk in Bowen Kentucky. He walked 3,008 miles on stilts all the way to Los Angeles, California.
  
  

Kentucky - Famous People:
Famous people from Kentucky range from actors/actresses, dancers, inventors, writers, pioneers, politicians, musicians, athletes and more. Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky before his family moved to Illinois. Award winning actors Johnny Depp and George Clooney also hail from Kentucky. The legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville.

Helpful Links:

• Kentucky Real Estate
• Kentucky Storage Facility
• Kentucky Insurance
• Kentucky Dental Offices
• Kentucky Moving Guide
• Kentucky Official Website