Was Kentucky a Border State?

The four border states in the civil war were Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, and Delaware. Also considering the events that led a piece of the state of Virginia, to split from the state and form a new state called West Virginia, which in effect became a fifth border state.

What were the 8 border states?

All but Delaware also share borders with states that joined the Confederacy.
  • Delaware.
  • Maryland.
  • Kentucky.
  • Missouri.
  • West Virginia.
  • Tennessee.
  • Restored Virginia.
  • Indian Territory.

What side was KY on in the Civil War?

As the Civil War started, states chose sides, North or South. Kentucky was the one true exception, they chose neutrality.

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