Kentucky - The US Explained

[@carolforsythe6316]

67 year old Kentucky native here. We were taught "Kentucky" meant "the dark and bloody ground" . The natives mostly just hunted here and did not live here, reason being was so many spirits lived here and not all good. I read all of my grandmothers school books many from the 1860's and would listen to the old folks talk when I was young. Kentucky is a very special place for sure! ♥

[@scottjs5207]

I wonder if that belief in spirits being there has to do with the meteor crater? I don't know what your beliefs are about spirits but to me, I'd think a fireball falling from the sky would leave a generation lasting impact. Pun somewhat intended.

[@alros1212]

I love Kentucky and it’s history- but this is not true. The state was definitely settled, it was not just a hunting ground

[@carolforsythe6316]

@@alros1212 how do you know? I heard tales from people born in the 1800’s. Parts of Kentucky but not every place was lived in because of the spirits. Kentucky boundaries did not exist then. are you from here? What do you know that they did not know. Educate me.

[@lamonthamilton667]

My own Mother is a Native American of Honduras and they Taught and Believed that good and Evil spirits inhabit certain people's and places where Great harm and Mass Murders took place. I wonder if that's why there's such Hatred and family Fueding that existed then and now within it's borders is coming from the many evil spirits that inhabit this area.

[@carolforsythe6316]

@@lamonthamilton667 the Bible says spirits wander in waterless places. I think spirits get stuck here because there is so much water above ground and below the ground we have more miles of running stream water than any other state except Alaska so they can’t wander, they are stuck here

[@FakeFreckles]

fun fact: old Louisville has the largest collection of victorian homes in the USA, very beautiful

[@recondrone1776]

I remodeled a bunch of them...the craftsmanship and woodworking is second to none. A lot of them still have what is called a carriage house in the rear of the home. this is where the homeowner kept his carriage and horse. Most had a upstairs also that was the home of the servants that worked for the homeowner!

[@markrose2565]

I love that neighborhood. I had the pleasure of living there for a while.

[@TheGuitologist]

It's a pretty dangerous part of town compared to the eastern part.

[@recondrone1776]

@@TheGuitologist agreed ..i lived down there for 10 years.. I had to shoot a armed robber that was shooting at a police officer near preston and oak st..Oak street Drug store 1982..officer Wilcox was unharmed.. My brother and I received awards from the mayor and the Louisville police department for courage and bravery! It's more dangerous now!

[@susu1946]

Louisville also has the largest collection of preserved cast iron building fronts. Cast iron became popular after the San Francisco earthquake and fire destroyed most of that city. The Carlisle Building, on the corner of Main and Brook Streets was originally an iron works factory where those cast iron facades were made.

[@Itsbrentk]

It's probably been said but Mammoth Cave National Park is one of the most underrated national parks in the country

[@acfirby]

Mammoth Cave is awesome. Went there for the first time this summer! It is underrated. The ranger who guided our tour said there are explorers still out there looking for more tunnels.

[@theREmissionary]

We went to Mammoth Cave a few years ago, before we moved to KY, and really enjoyed doing the ziplines through the caves. That was the most fun we'd had zip lining! And I agree, it is a wonderful but totally underrated national park.

[@halk3]

I drove west through WV and KY a few years ago, on the way to AR. Somehow, it was like a breath of fresh air to pass into KY from WV. WV has a cramped feeling, while KY is more open.

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

True. It's quite a bit larger than WV, and definitely not as mountainous. Especially the further west you go in the state. Some parts are really flat.

[@ssmith278]

"Almost Heaven, West Virginia..." Yeah, because West Virginia is next door to Kentucky

[@Virtusstrong]

Greetings from Virginia!, may I say this was an excellent video!. Kentucky is one my favorite states and I find it to be rather underrated, from good people, beautiful land, lots history, bourbon and so much more. Anyways I also wanted to say I send my prayers and condolences to the folks of eastern Kentucky🙏🏾.

[@puesbien]

Fellow Virginian here. Helped a family friend move from Richmond VA to Louisville. Everyone was very nice and Louisville was charming. Look forward to returning one day (went to East KY in 2017 for a church retreat and it was amazing as well!)

[@Virtusstrong]

@@puesbien greetings fellow Virginian!, I was born in Newport News, grew up in mostly Williamsburg/James city county, and even lived in Chesterfield county. I’ve never lived in Kentucky but when I was passing through on my way to Indiana and just from driving through it was quite calm for me:). I love Virginia but I wouldn’t be opposed to relocating to Kentucky, as I would imagine it’s cheaper in some aspects, it does have less people all be it VA isn’t as populated as NC, GA, TN, and surely FL and TX. I think the only thing I would really have to get use to is that the state doesn’t border the Atlantic, but I say that like I’m some kinda avid beach goer which in fact I’m not 😭.

[@295g295]

The Ohio River is IN the state of Kentucky. Is the Potomac River in Virginia or Maryland?

[@Virtusstrong]

@@295g295 greetings!, the Potomac River for Virginia and Maryland act as a physical border and of course D.C. would be included in that.

[@jayliezambella]

V free true good ppl, most r racists, we still have sundown towns and we r heavily segregated

[@vanessalewis1023]

I live in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, about 45 minutes from Ashland. There is nothing quite as beautiful as watching the sun raise up over my mountains. As far as my area being poor, I guess it depends on how you measure wealth. If you measure it by coin, then yea I suppose it is. But if you measure it by honest, hardworking, decent, people who are keeping the lights on and putting food on the table then it is the richest place in the country ❤️

[@toddbrown7142]

Well put..... Bravo !!! Totally agree...

[@napalm_lipbalm86]

Best comment hands down

[@ChazMcClure]

I dunno I was born in Mccreary county and currently live in Rockcastle. From my experience the land is beautiful, but drugs have become a huge issue. It's a shame because without the poverty and drugs this would be the greatest part of the country to live in. Its quite depressing when your cruising around town and see homeless people everywhere in one of the cheapest places to live in the USA. Never lived any further east so Idk if its better or worse over there.

[@bkraft]

Agree - I live in Ashland. I moved here from Southern Missouri. I love the people here and find it to be a great place to live! Probably one of the most underrated areas of the country - a true hidden gem.

[@cadencain]

🤍🤍🤍

[@davidkacprzyk1989]

My favorite Kentucky joke is asking people how to pronounce the capital of Kentucky? Lou EE ville Lou IS ville Lou IL ville It is Frankfort

[@brianarbenz7206]

Every few years, they'd pull that on Hollywood Squares. I don't believe the celebrity who was asked the question ever knew it was Frankfort.

[@JohnDoe-lc9yj]

​@@brianarbenz7206 There's quite a few states that have relatively unknown capitals; Oregon - Salem, New York - Albany, Florida - Tallahassee. Even a few well known countries, such as Australia - Canberra and Canada - Ottawa are also easily missed guesses.

[@scubawi]

To me, it's always been "Lou-a-vul". I was born across the river in New Albany, IN. But, we moved to Wisconsin when I was 5. When I was in 5th grade my teacher always called it "Louise-ville". I corrected her in class and told her it was Lou-a-vul but I don't think she liked that.

[@wtk6069]

​@@scubawiYou may have been born across the river in yankee territory, but you pronounce Louisville like a true native!

[@scubawi]

@@wtk6069 I take that as a compliment. Thanks!

[@jatdb51t]

Ashland native here, and proud eastern Kentuckian. From my perspective, your video was pretty accurate. Though I'm not sure your guest has spent much time in eastern KY. I enjoy my quality of life here, and I'm not the only one. We are so much more than "the poor part of the state" and do not like to be labeled as such.

[@lognananbwhggwfwhw]

Yes! its a horrible stereotype and hardly ever true especially in the larger towns in eastern Kentucky.

[@Lordborgoth666]

Ashland/Boyd native and it's a give and take but for the most part to me it's pretty poor sadly.

[@BlueKentuckyGirl]

I hope you and your family are safe and sound! I am never happier than when we are in a cabin at Pine Mountain. My ancestors settled here on Revolutionary War Land Grants, founding Booneville, Bowlingtown (now under Buckhorn Lake) and McKee, and the counties actually formed under them all throughout southeastern Kentucky. It feels as if I am bound to the land in a physical sense and I suppose that's for a reason! I grew up in Lexington, and am in Richmond now, after having lived in five states in the midwest and northeast following my Dad's job transfers from 1981-1991, I could not wait to get home!

[@bubconley3386]

Ashland(flatwoods) native

[@robertsmith3518]

"the poor part of the state" Sums it up , I worked/lived in Eastern Ky , The kids lost 2 yrs of education due to the lack of concern about any education . .Great place to see in your rear view mirror .Most of the eastern side still is living in 1937 . Crack ,meth and moonshine controls 50% of the Eastern Natives of Ky

[@TemporarilyUndead]

Ty for this I'm really looking forward to moving to Covington Kentucky

[@lenabernier8245]

Im french and I love Kentucky ! Thank you for the video, it was so interesting

[@napiersliberty]

Grayson, KY I'm about 20 miles west of Ashland. We are usually painted with a bad brush here in the east and mountains. Thank you for showing everyone else many reasons why so many of us love living here.

[@careycolliver2278]

At least your not from olive hill 😉

[@napiersliberty]

@@careycolliver2278 haha wasn't going to start that rivalry here

[@May-qb3vx]

Yes, we wear shoes and we don’t marry our first cousins.

[@Duprizus]

Wow, you pronounced "Louisville" pretty well! A lot of us in KY pronounce it almost like "loovool", with the "oo's" sounding as if you're saying "drool". 🤣

[@295g295]

LOO-ah-vull

[@BoomKing72]

Drives me crazy when I hear "Looey-ville"

[@the._boys_a._.liarrr]

@@BoomKing72 IK LIKE WHY EW

[@chief5981]

@@BoomKing72 I always say Looey-vool… I’m half way there. I’m from Denver, can’t help it

[@May-qb3vx]

I always tell people you say it like you’ve got a mouth full of marshmallows.

[@REVNEDX]

love living in Kentucky! It's so beautiful and is never lacking of stuff to do!

[@1973Kenny]

Just a quick note. Kentucky bluegrass blades have a blue tint to it, not the flower. Ty for this wonderful tribute.

[@MattThundercat]

Hey! This just showed up on my suggested and I was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky; Pikeville and Prestonsburg, but currently I live in Lexington. I thoroughly enjoyed the video and it was quite educational and accurate. I think one thing worth mentioning that you missed is the Red River Gorge. It is a world renowned location for rock climbing and hiking. It was formed by the Red River carving through the huge limestone deposits of the Appalachian mountains. Just another great thing about Kentucky!

[@MattThundercat]

Also! Very impressed you pronounced Louisville correctly as a proud Kentuckian would

[@BlueKentuckyGirl]

True! I have lived in five other states but all I was doing during those years was trying to get back home!

[@Kim-J312]

Love red river gorge spent 10yrs climbing there. Being from IL not alot of climbing here , heck of a way to learn how to rock climb at red river gorge 🤯 . Very very pretty ❤️

[@marthaball8029]

Which is part of a quote by Happy Chandler!

[@wtk6069]

The gorge is amazing! And a visit isn't complete without a stop at the legendary Miguel's Pizza!

[@markplymale]

I’m from and still live in Lexington and just have to say you did an outstanding job covering the entire state. Thank you for doing your research and showing the good and bad of Kentucky! Great channel liked and subscribed

[@Nitetythree]

I recently moved to northern Ky.. I dream about going to derby one day.. I love horses.. but never been close to one:( what else am I missing? I want to explore this beautiful state

[@Awakeningspirit20]

This is one of my all-time favorite states and the first one America created as a country! It's like a geographic mirror-image of my own state NC and it was always the halfway point between us and Illinois. Can't wait to go back, I want to do a lot more travelling here, I could see myself honestly living here.

[@vanessalewis1023]

If this here country can be called a body, Kentucky is the heart ❤️

[@peacetrenton96]

We’d be delighted to have you!

[@Lakirk2023]

Did you know after the recent flooding in Kentucky people brought in much needed supplies. They went to each house and tried to give out the supplies. These God loving people told them to give it to there neighbors because they needed it more than they did. The people of this area have less than nothing. They had a hard time giving anything out. If you choose to move to Kentucky keep in mind its Gods Country and these people are Gods children. As they should be. As we all should be.

[@CountessKitten]

@Fred Wills that's not what she said, and also, is not true. She said Kentucky was the first state that was recognized as a state since The UNITED STATES was formed and after its independence from UK.

[@drh488]

Thank you for your reply about my state of KY. I must say North Carolina is one of MY favorite states so the feeling is mutual!

[@GoDawgs18]

Went on a trip to Nashville, so I drove to Franklin, Kentucky late at night just so I could say I’ve been there. Beautiful state I hope to explore more.

[@nathanellis622]

That’s my hometown!

[@ruththompson9369]

Love my Kentucky home.. lots of beautiful places here.. live on the Ohio River and love my little town.. things are good and bad everywhere…I don’t think I could live anywhere else, except or winters get cold here in the eastern parts…

[@weston.weston]

I enjoyed this video so much, Carter. I am very excited about this series. Glad you're here!

[@SMac-bq8sk]

Louisville ("Luavul") is both the southern-most northern city, and the northern-most southern city.

[@matthewlee9728]

the center is the gateway that connects the 2

[@jasonmccombs8123]

Loserville is the pronunciation if you’re from Lexington.

[@tenplusten1116]

@@jasonmccombs8123Or anywhere southeast of that

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

Loved it Carter! You spoke of impoverished places, and I'm sure you've heard of the deadly floods that just hit there. I live in Lexington area, and I'm hoping the people of eastern Kentucky get through this horrible event as best as they can 🙏👍

[@marifromky]

hi neighbor. and me too :(

[@hannahbrown5465]

It’s so unfair they have no real stormwater infrastructure and mountain top removal mining got rid of lots of natural flood protections :(

[@nolanpilon789]

I was bored in Murray KY then moved to Lexington when I was 1 and loved there ever since which has been 17 years

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

@Straight white unvaccinated male not from Lexington, my hometown is actually Carlisle. But, Lexington is where I wound up.

[@BenedictSkunk]

Im originally from central kentucky, live just outside Pikeville. People are still fighting with fema, and cleaning stuff up.

[@nicklewis7291]

I'm From Kentucky's oldest town, Harrodsburg. It's fitting that I discovered your channel with the video describing my home state. I look forward to watching the videos you've made on other states and the ones still to come.

[@bernebentomartinhojose3891]

Niece to see Kentucky city. I wish I could be there .I thank to God because I have a friend there. Berné from Mozambique 🇲🇿. A big hug to my friend dear Prof. Terry Conners, a retired extension professor from university of Kentucky. Berné

[@michaels3436]

This is a great series. I’m loving every episode I’ve seen so far. Good unbias geography, facts and history. This type of content is sorely needed. Continue the great work!!!

[@StevenHibbs]

Born, raised and currently residing in KY. Thanks for putting this together. Very professional and well researched.

[@gurkaransahota9785]

Amazing series! Would love if you did one for the Canadian provinces after the US!

[@imnollii]

the 32 mexican states would be kickass too 💚🤍❤️

[@gurkaransahota9785]

@@imnollii for sure would love to see that as well!

[@jacoby3070]

Cuba provinces

[@DaveSCameron]

Keep it British! 😂

[@nickcullen4325]

Man can do every part of North America

[@wooski9022]

You did a very good job putting this video together! For Kentucky to have produced the Presidents for both sides of the Civil War is fascinating. I believe Lincoln is even quoted as saying, "I hope to have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky".

[@Venator1230]

Thank you for covering my home state. Much Love from Richmond / Lexington. My family comes from the hollows of Estill County. To all of my Appalachian Brothers and Sister, my heart aches for you during this year's floods. Thank you again for covering our state with such unbiased depth. Though you aren't from here, I think the way you described us culturally is quite spot on, and complimentary.

[@BlueKentuckyGirl]

Hello, neighbor! I could not agree more! I am so happy to be able to share this with my friends who have never been here. I understand why so many people get us wrong, but I am excited that he got it so right I can just share it with everyone! Thinking of our fellow Kentuckians struggling with the floods, as well. It was lovely of you to mention them. The American Red Cross is a trusted place to donate if anyone wants to help after seeing how beautiful it is in the mountains.

[@Venator1230]

@@BlueKentuckyGirl haha! Small world Mrs. Carter; I am about 99% certain I rode the bus with your children. I hope they're all doing well!

[@BlueKentuckyGirl]

@@Venator1230 Aww! Ashley is an attorney doing pro bono representation of victims of domestic violence in Washington, D.C., Kati is finishing her PhD in Cancer Cell Molecular Biology at Weill Cornell College of Medicine in NYC, and Stuart graduated from UK in May with his Masters in Data Science and just moved to Birmingham to work at the University of Alabama Medical Center although I don't have any idea what he's actually doing, EVER! I am not at all proud! If those names match, let me know. Regardless I hope you and yours are all doing well, too!

[@Venator1230]

@@BlueKentuckyGirl those are the Carters I know. I believe I was a year behind Kati, I admired her artistic skills when she would doodle on the bus. You might remember a lanky red-haired fella who used to work at Super Save. That's me.

[@BlueKentuckyGirl]

@@Venator1230 HI, Sky! Kati sends her best wishes!

[@trogdoar149]

I live in Lexington, and it's an interesting little melting pot. Part college town, part foodie paradise, small town feel in a city, horses make the city cleaner looking and feeling as the large fields cut down on the amount of developments. It's nice, I quite like it here.

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

I also live around Lexington. Honestly wouldn't wanna live anywhere else in this state. It's a big city with small town vibes, lots to do, tons of good food and typically nice and friendly people. Louisville is too big, too much crime, and never really cared much for the metro area in Northern Kentucky.

[@nolanpilon789]

since you said foodie paradise any recommendations

[@trogdoar149]

@@nolanpilon789 Tachibana is a place I love quite a bit, burger week is great but I was referring to how spoiled we are for small, regional markets in a city our size. It's odd how easy it can be to find ingredients for all kinds of dishes. My roommate loves Japanese and Vietnamese food and it's very easy for him to find what he needs. Toyota coming to Georgetown has paid us dividends long-term in that regard.

[@trogdoar149]

@@nolanpilon789 J2C and Bourbon n' Toulouse are pretty good as well. Josanne’s Homestyle Kitchen is great, and they pop the fuck off every burger week.

[@nolanpilon789]

@@trogdoar149 I've been thinking of going bourbon n Toulouse for a while now might go to the newest location (pretty close to me). Been here for most my life and am still finding places that I've never heard of though I do know of all the markets

[@AMJLBCA773]

Extremely beautiful state and relatively mild weather. I like the cool coal/shale burrough hollers in the hills. Maybe the most peaceful place to sleep ever. I thought you covered the difficult subjects well. Thanks again for interesting content.

[@GrapeeparG]

The description of the weather triggered me off the planet.

[@sherryhall5393]

From Eastern Kentucky and now live outside Bowling green. I at one time or the other lived everywhere in Kentucky.I love the whole state but Eastern Kentucky will always be my home. My heart goes out to the flood victims. Beautiful people there and they are strong and proud.strange and beautiful place.my family were mostly coal miners.much love..

[@AMJLBCA773]

I'm not from Kentucky. My classmates from 2 different high schools lived there at one time or another. There was some tragic girl in chicago that was from Kentucky, though we aren't related in any way. My visits there were for the prelim trials at the horse park, and with my high school friends but that was nearly 20 years ago.

[@texasson7950]

I currently live in Virginia, but I take periodic road trips throughout the country, most especially when I travel west or back to my native Texas. I usually travel on I-64 through Kentucky. I've always enjoyed my travels to or through KY. The people whom I've encountered in KY have always been friendly and pleasant. On a return trip to Virginia, I stopped in at the Kentucky Welcome Center on I-64, just east of Louisville. There was a sign that read: "Kentucky - the front porch of the South." I loved it!!

[@SmokeKronyx]

Born, raised, and still live in Eastern Ky. It's so sad to see the area I grew up in become so run down and impoverished. Things were made a lot worse due to the recent extreme flooding happening. It's incredibly hard to find any sort of decent work here and people just keep leaving to get better opportunities. All of that aside, Eastern Kentucky is absolutely gorgeous with it's heavily forested rolling hills and rivers cutting through it all. As much as I hate what our politicians are doing, I still think Kentucky is where I want to stay. There's just no other place quite like it. Great video, TII!

[@NicoTheGreat5]

That's kentucky in general. I live in Northwestern kentucky (near the border of Indiana). Owensboro, the town I live in, has become increasingly run down. Terrible infrastructure, poverty, etc etc..

[@ChazMcClure]

@@NicoTheGreat5 Yeah its a shame, Im from Rockcastle and the same has happened. Main street has been full of abandoned buildings for years and a lot of people are homeless and addicted. I dont know what happened, I remember things being a bit different when I was a kid, but maybe I was just to young to realize.

[@davidgriffin9412]

Great video. Besides KFC and Papa Johns, Kentucky is home to three other large chain restaurants: Olive Garden, Fazoli's and Long John silver's. All three had their first store open in Lexington. Also in Lexington is the oldest university west of the Appalachian mountains, Transylvania University.

[@turnerfaughn338]

I'm from Paducah on the western side of KY. I love it here, and I honestly feel like west and central Ky has some of the best opportunity for growth and wealth in the US. I have high hopes for the future!

[@andrew20222]

now u got me excited to drive thru kentucky next week lol …. great video bruther !!

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

What part of the state are you gonna be driving through?

[@andrew20222]

@@jeremiahallyn4603 should be heading through louisville and lexington and then further south to the carolinas

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

@@andrew20222 cool, you should enjoy your drive through, especially in the Lexington area. I'm from central Kentucky and take for granted just how beautiful the bluegrass area is, with the horse farms, rolling hills, etc. Hope you enjoy your trip through Kentucky ✌️🙂

[@harktischris]

always gonna be a great day when i see a new US explained video in my feed

[@bobloblaw7667]

This was so informative, i have family in eastern Kentucky and i’m living in a suburb of Louisville and knowing more about where my family is from and where i just moved to makes me feel a bit more home here. Thanks!

[@justice_w6]

respect for using the regional pronunciation of Appalachia, i like to think i'd've done the same.

[@robertwilliams060]

@hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@wtk6069]

As Appalachian studies professor Dr. Loyal Jones of Berea College explained to me about 30 years ago, Appa-LATCH-a is the southern part of the mountains, and Appa-LaAYCH-a is the northern part, and the divide is generally somewhere in West Virginia, but there's little pockets all over that's mixed.

[@loganbutler1016]

Wow. The amount of research you must have put into this is unreal. Great job!

[@BoomKing72]

Great video about my lovely and misunderstood home state. I have one gripe though. In your list of famous Kentuckians, you forgot to mention Hunter S Thompson, who spawned the genre of Gonzo journalism with his article "The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved" and who befriended and personally coached Johnny Depp on how to portray him in Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas.

[@quintessenceSL]

Also Richard Hell, who was one of the primary architects of punk rock.

[@BoomKing72]

@@quintessenceSL How could I forget?! Yes!

[@timothyallen5637]

Very thorough and even-handed presentation. One observation I would make, however, is that Covington really is an independent city in its own right, with a strong individual identity, and is not merely a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. It has a large and vibrant downtown, with scores of multi-story, 19th century commercial buildings, and numerous, ethnically diverse neighborhoods of well-preserved 19th century homes.

[@wtk6069]

Defiantly maintaining its independence is ironically a hallmark of a truly great suburb city. All the great ones around the country have this attribute.

[@christianlw5252]

The downtown area is very nice in parts. Seems the bad parts and the good parts are very intermingled and crime is very high.

[@patmoore7959]

I am from Covington and it is not a suburb of Cincinnati

[@BlueKentuckyGirl]

@@patmoore7959 My husband is from Cincinnati and he thinks it is! We are in Richmond which is called a "suburb of Lexington" all the time (but only by the Lexingtonians!) I am with you!

[@bdtravels5620]

Carter-As a geography nerd, I love your videos!!! Thank you so much for the amazing information and beautiful presentations on each state. I need to get over to Kentucky!!!

[@demoguy9735]

As from being from Kentucky you are very accurate on how Kentucky is and do your research which I admire thank you for this video I thoroughly enjoyed- J

[@kcirtapelyk6060]

As an Ohioan, I’ve always had a special love for Kentucky. My grandparents were originally from Eastern Kentucky and I always feel at home when I go down there.

[@tritchie6272]

You forgot Bill Monroe. You also forgot Country music Highway.

[@bigchuckyinkentucky6267]

Awesome. Thank you so much for this. While I agree that Eastern Kentucky is on the economic decline, I believe that there is hope. As you have shown, it is one of the most beautiful places in our beautiful country. I believe that tourism may be the answer for our future here. Spread the word my new friend

[@blakecason436]

I’m from just north of Lexington and I can tell you my folks and family and friends always said it with a soft ch for Appalachians

[@TheLexingtonTimes]

Thanks!

[@ThatIsInterestingTII]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tracey2156]

Very good presentation of information about Kentucky, would like to have seen more about the western end of the state too though. Paducah, Mayfield and Murray have interesting histories.

[@beautifuldreamer0811]

The history of McCracken county is odd and dark, but so is a lot of the south. I feel like Calloway, particularly Murray, is kindof in its own strange little bubble.

[@benjaminrush4443]

Thanks for the great overview. From Massachusetts and thinking of moving soon to Kentucky by May 2024.

[@pauldavis1943]

Your videos are so instructive. Have you spent time in the states you highlight? Hard to imagine having the grasp on state details you include without going there.

[@JohnMiller-zn9pf]

Just past KY lake there is a town that was split by the state Border, now known as Fulton and South Fulton, their main Street runs north to south while the border crosses east to west. Also, thank you for mentioning Paducah, it gets forgotten often.

[@ChiefMac59]

I live east of Lexington on the edge of the Bluegrass just north of the Natural Bridges. As a former residence of California - the one thing I can really appreciate the freedom we enjoy. We are able to do whatever we want on our own property

[@itsnick37]

I feel like you can buy a house on an acre or few for 200k or less and still be near Lexington or even Louisville or inbetween… looked at Pennsylvania so long, winters and people suck. Kentucky seems to be pretty special thinking about a trip there soon…. Escaping the northeast.

[@YOVOZOL]

ky my home, i used to not like it but i love it more with each year

[@Mr_Chris77]

I live in Paducah, which is the far western area of Kentucky. This was a very informative video! I wish Paducah and the extreme western area would have been covered more. Paducah is steeped in history and is often overlooked in Kentucky. The one thing I wish Kentucky would have done was build the Appalachia area up into a tourist destination like Tennessee did with their mountains. All in all, great video!

[@brianarbenz7206]

Very thorough, as your other vids on states have been. Kentucky and Indiana are my two home states, and I salute you for digging deep on both and avoiding common cliches. You obviously love doing your channel.

[@thomasrinschler6783]

Although I live in Arizona now, I grew up in Kentucky, and have to commend you on a lot of what you said here, especially that the state does have a real mix of Southern and Midwestern, when a lot of those outside the state only see the former. And also I'm glad you brought up my home region of Northern Kentucky several times - for being the second largest urban area in the state, it tends to get overlooked due to it being part of a metro area of a city outside the state (which also means while the state has no professional sports teams, both the Reds and the Bengals play literally just feet from the border).

[@supershannon0148]

Nothin beats the sunsets, rolling hills, and miles of pasture in Eastern KY!!

[@Antonio_Serdar]

Appalachia is my favorite part of the US. Eastern Kentucky, West Virginia, western Virginia, western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee 👌👌

[@ArmyVetTrumpGrl]

I have to say as a native Kentuckian born in Owensboro but raised all over as an Army brat who later returned back home, you did an awesome job! It's truly a special place and just gorgeous!

[@nutcase0001]

I'm originally from western Pennsylvania too but have lived in Kentucky since 1976. Love this commonwealth!

[@npeace312]

I love eastern KY. It's beautiful. Mammoth Cave is an amazing place. I spent my childhood visiting parts of the Daniel Boone National Forest. My family is originally from Corbin which is close to Cumberland Falls.

[@lockaby1]

i have lived in ky most of my life and never seen a blue flower on grown grass but i have early mornings with dew on the grass made it look blue in some places

[@jpogigtxcr1778]

Should’ve mentioned Louisville’s airport is a major UPS hub, that influences the local economy.

[@TigressTerror]

This is a great video! Excellent information. I do have one very strange observation although. at 13:42 you speak of E-town and show an image on screen. That image is actually of "G-town" or Georgetown. Still really did you're doing a great job!

[@jasonbailey9302]

Prayers out to my fellow Kentuckians suffering from the flooding.

[@Orangetlc]

Dude what?

[@Orangetlc]

I was born in Kentucky and I have no floods

[@tenplusten1116]

@@OrangetlcEastern Ky

[@nathanellis622]

From Franklin, Ky!! Great video! Kentucky has its problems, but it’s such an underrated state honestly

[@jacoby3070]

My 5th grade teacher called the mountains App-a-latch-ee-uh, and everyone yelled the northern pronunciation. We were in the northern part of the state and the teacher from the mountains

[@collinhunter2029]

Thank you for being one of the first people to actually know what blue grass is. A flower on top of an invasive species of weed and not blue-green grass

[@ghe229]

Fun story about how the Tug was defined as the border between Kentucky and West Virginia: "In 1776, the Virginia General Assembly had defined the "main or north easterly branch" of the Tug Fork as the Kentucky County line. When it came time to determine which stream qualified as the "main or north easterly branch" to serve as the boundary between the states of Kentucky and Virginia, the 1799 surveyors and their commissioners made a judgment call. According to one report, the commissioners and surveyors met at the confluence of the Tug and Levisa forks of the Big Sandy River on October 13, 1799. The starting point of the Big Sandy River, the confluence of the Levisa Fork and Tug Fork, is now the location of Louisa (Kentucky) and Fort Gay (West Virginia). Discussions that evening were mellowed by strong drink, during which the commissioners agreed that the Tug Fork was the larger tributary and thus the main branch. The officials of each state planned to sign documents to that effect the next morning. That night a major rainstorm caused the Levisa Fork to rise, and in the morning it rather than the Tug Fork appeared to be "main or north easterly branch." Despite the physical change, on October 14 the "true Kentuckians and Virginians agreed to ratify while sober, what they had agreed while drunk" and the Tug Fork was defined as the boundary line."

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

As a Kentuckian who was born and raised in Eastern KY permit me to commend you for getting so many things right. I agree that bluegrass music originated in Appalachia. However some of my friends in Western KY would point out that the purported originator of bluegrass, Bill Monroe, was from their area. This can be argued round or flat I suppose. By the way I am probably most impressed that you correctly pronounced Cairo IL😊

[@allendefullismkinsshi5881]

I thought that was a fictional town when it was featured in the tv show American Gods.

[@marthaball8029]

I must admit..... I was waiting for him to screw up Louisville!!!😉

[@susanwesterman1668]

I’ve lived in Kentucky since 1984 which is the longest I’ve lived anywhere. Started married life in Hazard then moved to Louisville and now live in Lexington and have for nearly 30 years. Born in Dayton Ohio and grew up in eastern Indiana, Kentucky is pretty nice around here. My dad’s family is from the Bardstown area although he was born and raised in Dayton. Kentucky now feels like home.

[@robertwilliams060]

@hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@brianarbenz7206]

Susan, it sounds like you and your family have touched every base in Kentucky. I live in Louisville, spent my growing up years in Southern Indiana, and my father's family were rooted in West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky.

[@theodorelovelace8256]

This is a comment for the algorithm. Bc I love this channel and I think It should get more attention

[@johnm.8875]

That’s my elementary school music teacher on the far left at 2:42 Mr. Leason is a legend. What are the odds

[@PhantomAirsoftTV]

Born and raised in eastern kentucky but now live in Lexington! Thank you for shedding light on EKY as we are often forgotten about but we are so rich in culture. Our accent is distinct from the rest of the state and of course there is great music and food.

[@alanjones3874]

The east Kentucky accent is spoken every where in Kentucky . Except by carpetbaggers and people that can actually twist their mouths to pronounce the letter " i " in their speech . Sissy Spacek and Jane Fonda won Oscars for learning that accent . Coal Miners Daughter and The Doll Maker .

[@hunterpayne6167]

The name of the racetrack in Lexington is Keeneland, The Red Mile is harness racing.

[@BillGilbert427]

For those that don't know, harness racing is where the horse is pulling a 2 wheeled "cart" behind it that the "driver" sits on. Keeneland and Churchill Downs are both Thoroughbred tracks. And while I personally have enjoyed both types of racing (at all 3 tracks), I have always had more fun at the Harness races at The Red Mile. Just a personal observation.

[@hremaddox]

You did an AMAZING job and taught me things I didn't know even though I grew up in the Appalachian mountains

[@robertwilliams060]

@hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@trogdoar149]

One thing I'm surprised you didn't touch on was Berea college.

[@walkeww]

Probably one of the best videos I've seen as a Kentuckian.

[@karimaogden3875]

Watching this in Radcliff (Hardin Co) next to Ft.Knox. Have lived here since 1993 when I was in the Army stationed at Ft Knox.

[@robertwilliams060]

@hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@zakkmiller8242]

Great video, sir. I live in Owensboro and I believe you did the Bluegrass State justice.

[@STREFT7]

Another episode, great Greeting from Colombia

[@dCash117]

I couldn't find any info online, but someone just mentioned that the Appalachian pronunciation differences came from an old map that showed the mountain range divided with the northern and southern halves actually being spelled differently but very similar

[@imir8atu321]

Pray for the lost, and hurting people after this storm. PEACE...

[@kossgroupllc9196]

Very nice- so many people that do videos about Kentucky seemed biased. You did a great job!!!

[@295g295]

4:50 - To the west of 'the big city' of Louisville / Jefferson County, the GREEN areas of the map are mostly the back-country/range of Fort Knox, and the PINK area nearby is the central-post of Fort Knox and Radcliff, Hardin County.

[@TheGuitologist]

I grew up in Western Kentucky. My friends and family always used the pronunciation you use for Appalachia. You also pronounced LOO-uh-vul correctly. That's rare for people outside the state. Also, one of my ancestors was murdered by Night Riders in the Dycusberg, KY area. I think his headstone even says he was murdered by Night Riders.

[@robcep6332]

New US explained video right in time for my lunch break! Haha

[@bakert7000]

My favorite thing on the series is the pictures. Kentucky is a beautiful state. We you go down south on 65 over the Ohio river they charge you a toll. They will not mail you a toll until you have done it twice. I love the tours on Mammoth cave. They have quite a few. The lost cave in Bowling Green is nice too. You go through a cave in a boat. I also like the Cumberland gap where you can stand on the corner of three states.

[@SaraGem]

Random things I know and that pains me🤣 about Kentucky …Richmond, KY (my hometown) was in line to become our National Capitol but due to not having a major waterway, it was “crossed off” the list. It is common, unless your from Lexington or Louisville, for Kentuckians to tell someone they’re from a county not a town, example “I'm from Breathitt County or I am from Pike County." My last name is Morehead and Morehead is also a city in Kentucky. My whole life people have mistaken me for saying hi my name is Sara from Morehead, Kentucky. Instead of “Hi, My name is Sara Morehead. I am from Kentucky.”

[@chief5981]

Kentucky folk sound like banjos

[@chief5981]

And even though it’s spelled Breathitt County they probably pronounce it like Bredit

[@pomegranateofhell436]

@@chief5981 nope we pronounce it the way it's written (breath-it) 🤷‍♀️

[@BlueKentuckyGirl]

Unless you're from Lexington! Lol. I live in Richmond now, and my house backs up to Old Wilderness Road - about eight miles from Boonesborough. I often hear people refer to exits, i.e., "We live near Exit 90" (we do!).

[@bradtherad6973]

@ Sara I've lived in Kentucky all my life and your spot on everybody always says what county they're from unless they're from Louisville or Lexington.

[@susanaltman5134]

I enjoyed this. I just wanted to add The Everly Brothers to the list of famous Kentuckians.

[@markweber5297]

Great video. I live in Kentucky and was impressed on your coverage of our great Commonwealth. The states largest employer is UPS and I wish you would have said something about them. Keep up the great work.

[@peterwynn1207]

I live in London KY. which is in the southern part of the state. This is a great video. Thanks for the accurate depiction of our very diverse home.

[@kerilgen]

I grew up in Hodgenville. The first weekend of October we celebrate Lincoln Days in the town square where there is a statue of Lincoln. My favorite part is the Abe Lincoln and Mary Todd costume contests that are split up into age groups so there are adults and also little kids running around dressed as Lincoln. There are even wood chopping contests and the best pork burgers on the planet. We also have a park and a museum dedicated to Lincoln. If you ever travel through, pick up one of our tiny glass jars with a penny inside. They are collectors items.

[@Brandon-pc1ii]

I live in Harrodsburg Kentucky and I'm a direct descendant of Henry Clay. Henry Clay's tomb is in Lexington cemetery and the life size replica of Henry Clay faces towards the Ashland Estate.

[@TheGuitologist]

On the subject of diversity in Kentucky, look up "melungeon" people of Eastern Kentucky. Pretty interesting stuff.

[@marifromky]

thank you for this. and thank you for getting it mostly right. tbh, nobody knows where the word "kentucky" actually came from. it might have taken some time but a short discussion of Central Appalachia and the ARC would have been an important item to have included.

[@MrGuitarguru95]

All your videos are so well done! Thank you!! 🔥📈🇺🇸

[@derrickjennings8304]

Also the famous track in Lexington is called Keenland not Red Mile

[@BlueKentuckyGirl]

Both are there. The Red Mile is a trotting track and is close to downtown; Keeneland is a Thoroughbred track and is not so close to the city. I am pretty sure it is in the aerial shot over the Bluegrass Airport in the bottom right.

[@knotadoctor1455]

0:14 is hazard Kentucky it's best known for being where the news broadcast wymt is located