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100

This Kentucky Frontiersman blazed a trail throught the wilderness known as the Wilderness Road.

 Daniel Boone

100

The river that flows along Kentucky's northern border.

 the Ohio River

100

The first observance of this was in Henderson by teacher Mary S. Wilson in 1887

What is Mother's Day

100

Kentucky is the world's leading producer in this beverage.

Bourbon

100

State capital

Frankfort

200

He was the 16th President of the United States and born in Kentucky.

Abraham Lincoln

200

This is the longest known cave system in the world

What is Mammoth Cave. Currently mapped and explored at 426 miles, but that is just what has been discovered to date

200

This giant 34ft wide planter that weighs 100 tons and is suspended above a reflective pool of water

What is the Kentucky Floral Clock

200

Kentucky is one of the top three producers of this

What is hardwood

200

State flower

Golden rod

300

Born in Louisville, he is one of the greatest athletes of all time, including a gold medal in the Olympics.

Muhammed Ali

300

This river flows through Frankfort and is the border between Fayette and Madison Counties.

Kentucky River

300

Who is the most famous winner of the Triple Crown and still hold the fastest time record in all three races

Secretariat 

"Big Red"

300

This is a major source of income in Kentucky. Though controversy over its negative environmental impact could change this.

What is coal mining

300

State bird

Cardinal

400

Pete Browning born in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 17, 1861 is better known by this nickname

"The Louisville Slugger"

400

Mountains that run through the eastern part of Kentucky.

Appalachian Mountains

400

147.3 million ounces of gold are held here

What is Fort Knox

400

Kentucky was historically a leading producer in this cash crop

Tobacco

400

State fruit

blackberry

500

A Thoroughbred horse widely regarded as one of the greatest race horses of all time. Has a major street named after him in Lexington.

Man o' War

500

Kentucky has more miles of navigable waterways than any state in the country, except one, the largest state in the US. Which state has more?

Alaska

500

According to company legend, the first pro bat was created by J. Frederick Hillerich's 17 year old son for Pete Browning in 1884. What was his name?

Bud

500

Kentucky is the 3rd largest state for this type of production

What is Automotive.

Kentucky is the number one producer of cars, light trucks, and SUV's per capita.

500

State nickname

What is the Bluegrass State