Question: what are some important events that happened in kentucky?
Answer: 1792. On June 1, Kentucky is admitted to the union as the 15th state and the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains. 1796. Wilderness Road opens to wagons, allowing more settlers and their families to come into Kentucky. 1811-12. ...  1817. ...  1830. ...  1830. ...  1836. ...  1850.