Kentucky County was formed in Virginia in 1776. Four years later it was divided into the Fayette, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties of Virginia. It has been suggested that Rest of Virginia be merged into this article or section. ... Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. ... It has been suggested that Rest of Virginia be merged into this article or section. ...
The Commonwealth of Kentucky (the Bluegrass state) was formed in its entirety from the Commonwealth of Virginia, being admitted to the Union as the fifteenth state in 1792. State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U.S. States Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher Official languages English Area 104,749 km² (37th) - Land 102,989 km² - Water 1,760 km² (1. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th) - Land 102,642 km² - Water 8,220 km² (7. ...