US Capitals in Other States Trivia Quiz

Answer: Wisconsin

Juneau is the capital of Alaska. However, Juneau, Wisconsin, is a city in Dodge Country, Wisconsin, with a population of 2,658 in 2020. The town was founded in 1845. It was first named Victory, then Dodge Center, but because other places had those names, they agreed on Juneau in 1852, most likely after French-Canadian trader Solomon Juneau, the founder of Milwaukee.

However, the city itself says it was named after Solomon's son Paul Juneau.

Answer: Kentucky

Hartford is the capital of Connecticut. It is also a city in Kentucky, in Ohio County. In 2020, the population was 2,668. Their town slogan is, "Home to 2,000 happy people and a few soreheads." According to the city website, a "sorehead" is a "community-minded, progressive citizen who works to promote civic pride."

Answer: New Jersey

Dover is the capital of Delaware. It is also a town in New Jersey in Morris County. In 2010, the population was 18,157. It is located on the Rockaway River and is about 30 miles from New York City.

Answer: Massachusetts

Springfield is the capital of Illinois. Springfield, Massachusetts, is located in Hampden County on the Connecticut River. In 2020, the population was 155,929, and one of the largest cities in MA. Children's author Dr. Seuss was born in Springfield, MA.

Answer: Washington

Des Moines is the capital of Iowa. Des Moines is also a city in Washington in King County. In 2020, the population was 32,888. While no evidence was found that Native Americans lived in Des Moines, there is evidence that the Duwamish and Muckleshoot tribes came there to fish and catch clams. The first person known to settle there was a man named John Moore, circa 1867.

Answer: Indiana

Topeka is the capital of Kansas. Topeka is also a town in Indiana. It is seated in LaGrange County. In 2010, the population was 1,153. It was most likely named due to its landscape, which is similar to Topeka, KS.

Answer: Michigan

Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky. Frankfort is also a city in Michigan in Benzie County. In 2010, the population was 1,286. While in Frankfort, one can visit Crystal Lake, the biggest lake in Michigan.

Answer: Iowa

Lansing is the capital of Michigan. Lansing is also a city in Iowa in Allamakee County. In 2020, the population was 968. It is located on the Mississippi River. Lansing, Iowa, is where the Black Hawk Bridge begins on one end and goes to the state of Wisconsin.

Answer: California

Jackson is the capital of Mississippi. Jackson is also a city in California in Amador County. The city was not named after President Jackson but after Colonel Alden Jackson, a well-liked lawyer of the miners in the area.

While in Jackson, one can visit the Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park or the Amador County Museum, among other attractions, to learn about the area's history.

Answer: Alabama

Helena is the capital of Montana. Helena is also a city in Alabama in the counties of Jefferson and Shelby. In 2022 the population was 21,560. Despite the number of people, it has one of the lowest crime rates in the United States.