1. On March 11, 1861, the State of Kentucky officially declared neutrality in the American Civil War. Kentucky remained technically neutral throughout the war, although both Union and Confederate forces made attempts to gain control of the state.

2. In 1922, the Kentucky General Assembly passed legislation establishing the Kentucky State Police. The initial force consisted of 40 officers, and their primary duties were to enforce traffic laws and investigate crimes.

3. On March 11, 1955, a train carrying military explosives derailed and exploded in Louisville, killing several people and causing extensive damage to the surrounding area. The incident is often referred to as the "Louisville train wreck" and is considered one of the worst disasters in the city's history.

4. In 1968, the Kentucky legislature passed a law creating the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, which is responsible for managing the state's fish, wildlife, and recreational areas. The department has since become a leader in conservation and outdoor recreation.

5. March 11, 2011, was the date of the deadliest tornado outbreak in Kentucky history, with 22 people losing their lives and numerous communities suffering extensive damage. The storms were part of a larger outbreak that affected several other states and resulted in a total of 324 deaths.