7 Kentucky Nicknames and the Stories Behind Them Visual Story

By Lauren Kendrick

Introduction

7 Kentucky Nicknames and the Stories Behind Them Visual Story

From the Bluegrass State to the Derby State, these are the Kentucky nicknames you need...

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Derby State

One of Kentucky's state symbols is the Thoroughbred horse. Additionally, one of the most popular...

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Corn Cracker State

There is plenty of debate over the origin of Kentucky's Corn Cracker State nickname. On...

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Rock-Ribbed State

You'll likely hear the phrase Rock Ribbed State in relation to Kentucky. But you may...

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Bluegrass State

Kentucky's official nickname is Bluegrass State, and this is the slogan you will see on...

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Dark and Bloody Ground

The next nickname for Kentucky is Dark and Bloody Ground. The nickname is a reference...

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Hemp State

Kentucky is often referred to as the Hemp State. This nickname harks back to the...

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Bourbon Country (World's Bourbon Capital)

Are you planning to visit Kentucky without trying some Bourbon? That would be a huge...

Conclusion

In Summary

Kentucky is a state filled with plenty of Unbridled Spirit, and these Kentucky alternate names...

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