Was kentucky part of the confederacy?

Though President Davis had some reservation about the circumvention of the elected General Assembly in forming the Confederate government, Kentucky was admitted to the Confederacy on December 10, 1861. Kentucky was represented by the central star on the Confederate battle flag. read more

Later Confederate supporters created a pro-Confederate government in KY that was not supported by the US. The Constitution gives the US the power to provide for a republican government in each state. Kentucky had an elected republican government of the people of KY that was recognized by the US. read more

The state of Kentucky was one of the neutral states, not succeeding from the United States, but not actively taking part in the Confederacy either. Many skirmishes and battle ended taking place in Kentucky. read more