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Why is Kentucky considered a confederate state?

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I'm not sure of your source, but no serious student of the Civil war would regard Kentucky as a Confederate state. Having said that, it is easy to understand why some observers might be confused about the issue. Here are a few things to consider. read more

Kentucky was represented by the central star on the Confederate battle flag. Bowling Green, Kentucky, was designated the Confederate capital of Kentucky at a convention in nearby Russellville. Due to the military situation in the state, the provisional government was exiled and traveled with the Army of Tennessee for most of its existence. read more

Technically, Kentucky was never a confederate state. The Bluegrass State stayed in the Union and tried to maintain a neutral stance. The population was divided in their sentiment and Kentucky was a slave state as were Missouri, Marylans and Delaware all of whom stayed in the Union. read more

Kentucky officially declared its neutrality at the beginning of the war, but after a failed attempt by Confederate General Leonidas Polk to take the state of Kentucky for the Confederacy, the legislature petitioned the Union Army for assistance. After early 1862 Kentucky came largely under Union control. read more

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