The Upland South is defined by landforms rather than states but encompasses the same general region.

The Upland South emerged as a distinct region in the late 18th century and early 19th century.

The early culture of the Upland South was influenced by other European ethnicities.

In contrast, the Upland South was less involved with slavery from the start.

Most of the Upland South, however, remained rural in character.

Although historically very rural, the Upland South was one of the nation's early industrial regions and continues to be today.

Today the Upland South contains a diversity of people and economics.

Kentucky is considered to be situated in the Upland South.

It is often considered to be part of the Upland South.

Country music is very thick in Southern Indiana, an area considered part of the Upland South.