Well, we all know the fifty shining stars on our flag symbolize fifty states but do you know the names of their capitals? Today we challenge you to name as many state capitals as you can without Googling.
It’s going to be fun and educational at the same time as by the end, you’ll have a stronger grasp of all the state capitals. Without any further ado, let’s get started and see how many you can name correctly.
State 1. Alabama
A) Mobile
B) Huntsville
C) Birmingham
D) Montgomery
Clue: This city was a significant hub during the 1955 Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
The Alabama State Capital is:
D) Montgomery
State 2. Alaska
A) Fairbanks
B) Anchorage
C) Kodiak
D) Juneau
Clue: This city is inaccessible by road from the rest of the U.S. states as it is encircled by an ice field.
The Alaska State Capital is:
D) Juneau
State 3. Arizona
A) Phoenix
B) Flagstaff
C) Mesa
D) Tucson
Clue: The city holds the title of the largest in Arizona and has an extremely scorching desert climate.
The Arizona State Capital is:
A) Phoenix
State 4. Arkansas
A) Fayetteville
B) Little Rock
C) Fort Smith
D) Jonesboro
Clue: The city is the home to the Historic Arkansas Museum. It is well known for one of its High Schools which played a pivotal role in the 1050s desegregation crisis.
The Arkansas State Capital is:
B) Little Rock
State 5. California
A) Los Angeles
B) San Francisco
C) Sacramento
D) San Diego
Clue: The city is located at the junction of the American and Sacramento rivers and serves as the state’s administrative center.
The California State Capital is:
C) Sacramento
State 6. Colorado
A) Boulder
B) Colorado Springs
C) Denver
D) Aurora
Clue: This city is recognized for its elevated location and serves as a major ski industry hub.
The Colorado State Capital is:
C) Denver
State 7. Connecticut
A) Stamford
B) Bridgeport
C) Hartford
D) New Haven
Clue: This is one of the oldest cities in the United States, and it is well-known for its involvement in the insurance sector.
The Connecticut State Capital is:
C) Hartford
State 8. Delaware
A) Wilmington
B) Lewes
C) Newark
D) Dover
Clue: This city is located in the state’s center region and is home to a famous NASCAR racetrack.
The Delaware State Capital is:
D) Dover
State 9. Florida
A) Miami
B) Tallahassee
C) Orlando
D) Tampa
Clue: This city is a major destination for higher education and has several top-rated universities.
The Florida State Capital is:
B) Tallahassee
State 10. Georgia
A) Augusta
B) Savannah
C) Atlanta
D) Macon
Clue: In addition to being a significant transportation center for the Southeast of the country, this city was closely involved in the Civil War (1861-65).
The Georgia State Capital is:
C) Atlanta
State 11. Hawaii
A) Kailua
B) Hilo
C) Lahaina
D) Honolulu
Clue: This city is a popular tourist attraction and is situated on an island famous for its volcanic nature.
The Hawaii State Capital is:
D) Honolulu
State 12. Idaho
A) Boise
B) Idaho Falls
C) Twin Falls
D) Pocatello
Clue: This city is located on the Boise River in southern Idaho and is renowned for its buoyant arts scene.
The Idaho State Capital is:
A) Boise
State 13. Illinois
A) Chicago
B) Springfield
C) Rockford
D) Peoria
Clue: This city is located in the state’s center, and is historically recognized for its association with the legendary Abraham Lincoln.
The Illinois State Capital is:
B) Springfield
State 14. Indiana
A) Evansville
B) Fort Wayne
C) Indianapolis
D) South Bend
Clue: This city is the largest in the state and is popular for hosting auto races annually.
The Indiana State Capital is:
C) Indianapolis
State 15. Iowa
A) Des Moines
B) Iowa City
C) Davenport
D) Cedar Rapids
Clue: This is another city that is well-known for its involvement in the insurance sector. Not enough information to guess? Well, this city is located near the confluence of the Des Moines and the Raccoon rivers.
The Iowa State Capital is:
A) Des Moines
State 16. Kansas
A) Wichita
B) Overland Park
C) Kansas City
D) Topeka
Clue: This city is located along the mighty Kansas River and is renowned for its role in the Civil Rights Movement.
The Kansas State Capital is:
D) Topeka
State 17. Kentucky
A) Louisville
B) Frankfort
C) Lexington
D) Bowling Green
Clue: The renowned Kentucky Bourbon Ball originated in this city.
The Kentucky State Capital is:
B) Frankfort
State 18. Louisiana
A) New Orleans
B) Lafayette
C) Shreveport
D) Baton Rouge
Clue: This city is a major hub for petrochemicals, industry, and ports and is situated along the eternal Mississippi River.
The Louisiana State Capital is:
D) Baton Rouge
State 19. Maine
A) Portland
B) Bangor
C) Augusta
D) Lewiston
Clue: Located on the Kennebec River, this city has one of the lowest populations of any state capital.
The Maine State Capital is:
C) Augusta
State 20. Maryland
A) Rockville
B) Annapolis
C) Baltimore
D) Frederick
Clue: This city is well-known for its prolonged naval history and is home to a renowned U. S. Naval Academy.
The Maryland State Capital is:
B) Annapolis
State 21. Massachusetts
A) Boston
B) Springfield
C) Worcester
D) Cambridge
Clue: This city is highly renowned for having several world-famous universities and serves as a major educational hub for the entire world.
The Massachusetts State Capital is:
A) Boston
State 22. Michigan
A) Detroit
B) Ann Arbor
C) Grand Rapids
D) Lansing
Clue: This city is also known for its universities, and it is also a renowned center for automotive manufacturing.
The Michigan State Capital is:
D) Lansing
State 23. Minnesota
A) Duluth
B) Saint Paul
C) Minneapolis
D) Rochester
Clue: This city, along with its neighbor Minneapolis, forms the “Twin Cities”
The Minnesota State Capital is:
B) Saint Paul
State 24. Mississippi
A) Jackson
B) Gulfport
C) Biloxi
D) Hattiesburg
Clue: This city has the name of a former US president and is famous for its extensive musical history.
The Mississippi State Capital is:
A) Jackson
State 25. Missouri
A) Saint Louis
B) Kansas City
C) Springfield
D) Jefferson City
Clue: This city is also named after a former US president who governed from 1801 to 1809.
The Missouri State Capital is:
D) Jefferson City
State 26. Montana
A) Billings
B) Helena
C) Missoula
D) Bozeman
Clue: Located next to the Rocky Mountains, the city has a vibrant history that dates back to the Gold Rush era.
The Montana State Capital is:
B) Helena
State 27. Nebraska
A) Omaha
B) Grand Island
C) Kearney
D) Lincoln
Clue: Another city that is named after a former US precedent and is currently the most important political city in the state.
The Nebraska State Capital is:
D) Lincoln
State 28. Nevada
A) Las Vegas
B) Carson City
C) Reno
D) Henderson
Clue: Situated adjacent to the Sierra Nevada mountain range and Lake Tahoe, this city holds a rich history dating back to the silver mining era.
The Nevada State Capital is:
B) Carson City
State 29. New Hampshire
A) Manchester
B) Portsmouth
C) Concord
D) Nashua
Clue: The city became well-known in the 1800s for its stagecoaches and carriages, which are still seen to be used as emblems in the city.
The New Hampshire State Capital is:
C) Concord
State 30. New Jersey
A) Newark
B) Trenton
C) Jersey City
D) Atlantic City
Clue: The city is located beside the Delaware River, and it is remembered for its significance during the American Revolution.
The New Jersey State Capital is:
B) Trenton
State 31. New Mexico
A) Las Cruces
B) Santa Fe
C) Albuquerque
D) Roswell
Clue: It is well-known for both its Pueblo-style architecture and its renown as an important center for the arts and culture.
The New Mexico State Capital is:
B) Santa Fe
State 32. New York
A) New York City
B) Albany
C) Rochester
D) Buffalo
Clue: This Hudson River waterfront city is famous for its magnificent state capitol infrastructure and rich architectural heritage.
The New York State Capital is:
B) Albany
State 33. North Carolina
A) Charlotte
B) Asheville
C) Greensboro
D) Raleigh
Clue: Known for its colleges and top technical institutes, this city is an important part of the Research Triangle.
The North Carolina State Capital is:
D) Raleigh
State 34. North Dakota
A) Fargo
B) Grand Forks
C) Bismarck
D) Minot
Clue: This city is the state’s cultural and economic hub and is situated beside the Missouri River.
The North Dakota State Capital is:
C) Bismarck
State 35. Ohio
A) Cincinnati
B) Cleveland
C) Columbus
D) Toledo
Clue: The city was named after an Italian adventurer who falsely claimed to have discovered America in 1492 aboard his ship Santa Maria.
The Ohio State Capital is:
C) Columbus
State 36. Oklahoma
A) Oklahoma City
B) Lawton
C) Norman
D) Tulsa
Clue: The city is popular for its cowboy culture and its capital complex, which houses an active oil well.
The Oklahoma State Capital is:
A) Oklahoma City
State 37. Oregon
A) Portland
B) Salem
C) Eugene
D) Bend
Clue: This city is based in the heart of the Willamette Valley and is acknowledged for its agricultural industry.
The Oregon State Capital is:
B) Salem
State 38. Pennsylvania
A) Philadelphia
B) Harrisburg
C) Allentown
D) Pittsburgh
Clue: Located next to the Susquehanna River, the city has established a reputation for its industrial growth.
The Pennsylvania State Capital is:
B) Harrisburg
State 39. Rhode Island
A) Warwick
B) Newport
C) Providence
D) Cranston
Clue: The city was a pioneer in industrialization, known for its textile, jewelry machines, and silverware industries.
The Rhode Island State Capital is:
C) Providence
State 40. South Carolina
A) Charleston
B) Greenville
C) Columbia
D) Myrtle Beach
Clue: The city is located in the central part of the state, situated on the east bank of the Congaree River. It sits at the meeting point of the Broad and Saluda rivers.
The South Carolina State Capital is:
C) Columbia
State 41. South Dakota
A) Rapid City
B) Sioux Falls
C) Aberdeen
D) Pierre
Clue: The city is located beside the Missouri River and is known for its agriculture and farming potential.
The South Dakota State Capital is:
D) Pierre
State 42. Tennessee
A) Knoxville
B) Memphis
C) Nashville
D) Chattanooga
Clue: This city is best known for being the heart of the country music industry as well as its healthcare services.
The Tennessee State Capital is:
C) Nashville
State 43. Texas
A) Austin
B) Dallas
C) Houston
D) San Antonio
Clue: The city is popular for its vibrant live music scenes, and especially for hosting the international ACL Music Festival annually.
The Texas State Capital is:
A) Austin
State 44. Utah
A) Ogden
B) Provo
C) St. George
D) Salt Lake City
Clue: This city, nestled beside the Great Salt Lake, is known for its historical and cultural norms of the Mormon lifestyle.
The Utah State Capital is:
D) Salt Lake City
State 45. Vermont
A) Burlington
B) Rutland
C) Montpelier
D) Stowe
Clue: This city is referred to as the least populated state capital in the U.S., and it draws attention to its gorgeous mountains and historic infrastructure.
The Vermont State Capital is:
C) Montpelier
State 46. Virginia
A) Richmond
B) Alexandria
C) Norfolk
D) Virginia Beach
Clue: This city holds a significant history of the Civil War. It is also known for its architectural landmarks, such as Hollywood Cemetery, which is one of the city’s oldest.
The Virginia State Capital is:
A) Richmond
State 47. Washington
A) Tacoma
B) Spokane
C) Seattle
D) Olympia
Clue: This city is situated at the southernmost point of Puget Sound.
The Washington State Capital is:
D) Olympia
State 48. West Virginia
A) Charleston
B) Morgantown
C) Huntington
D) Wheeling
Clue: This city is located at the junction of the Ashley and Cooper rivers, near the tip of a peninsula.
The West Virginia State Capital is:
A) Charleston
State 49. Wisconsin
A) Kenosha
B) Madison
C) Green Bay
D) Milwaukee
Clue: The map of the city shows that it is surrounded by the banks of five lakes.
The Wisconsin State Capital is:
B) Madison
State 50. Wyoming
A) Casper
B) Laramie
C) Cheyenne
D) Jackson
Clue: Located in the southeast of Wyoming, the city is renowned for its role in shaping the Western United States.
The Wyoming State Capital is:
C) Cheyenne
How Did You Do?
Let us know in the comment section how many you guessed correctly! Even if you missed some of them, you’ve had a chance to brush up on your geography knowledge.
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