Alphabetical US Cities Trivia

1. Incorporated in 1845, which city on the Cedar River was originally called Prairie Rapids Crossing?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part W

Answer: Waterloo

Waterloo, Iowa is the county seat of Black Hawk County. The city's economy, traditionally based on agriculture, became more diversified after the agricultural recession of the 1980s.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part V

Answer: Visalia

Visalia has been the county seat of Tulare County since 1853. The city is renowned for its oak trees. The Sequoia National Park lies a few miles to the east of the city.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part R

Answer: Rochester

Founded in 1817 under its original name of Rochesterville, Rochester is situated just south of Lake Ontario. The Erie Canal originally ran through the city, before being re-routed to the south. The Eastman Kodak film company was founded there in 1888, leading to the "Image Center" moniker.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part P

Answer: Pierre

Pierre has been state capital of South Dakota ever since statehood was conferred in 1889. The city was founded in 1880, on the opposite side of the Missouri River from Fort Pierre.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part N & O

Answer: Newport

Newport, Rhode Island, was incorporated in 1784, and has been a summer residence for the rich and famous since the mid-nineteenth century. The city has a strong sporting heritage; the first US Open Golf Championship was held there in 1895; the New York Yacht Club is partly based there, with the America's Cup being contested off its shores on many occasions; and an annual pro grass-court tennis tournament is held in the grounds of the Hall of Fame.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part M

Answer: Mobile

Situated on the shores of Mobile Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, the city of Mobile was founded in 1702 under its original name of Fort Louis de la Louisiane. Nicknamed "Azalea City", shipbuilding has formed a major part of the city's economy since the early 20th century.

From Quiz Name that Santa!

Answer: Santa Fe

Santa Fe became the capital of the newly created state of New Mexico on January 6, 1912. Santa Fe is the highest state capital in the United States at 7,199 feet above sea level.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part L

Answer: Las Vegas

Las Vegas, in Nevada, bases its economy around entertainment and gambling, and is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World". The "Sin City" moniker refers to the plethora of 'adult' entertainment available there. The city's name comes from the Spanish for "The Meadows".

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part K

Answer: Kenosha

Kenosha is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, just over 30 miles south of Milwaukee. The county seat of Kenosha County, the city has a long history of car manufacturing.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part I & J

Answer: Ithaca

Named after the Greek island of the same name,Ithaca, situated in central New York State, was founded in 1790. Cornell University, one of the eight Ivy League institutions, was founded in the city in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part H

Answer: Harrisburg

Harrisburg is the state capital of Pennsylvania. The city is named after an English trader called John Harris who settled there in 1719.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part G

Answer: Galveston

Situated on the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico, Galveston was devastated by a hurricane on September 8th, 1900, with many thousands of people losing their lives. Nowadays, the city is a tourist resort with numerous beaches among its attractions.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part F

Answer: Fargo

The county seat of Cass County, Fargo lies directly across the state line from Moorhead, Minnesota. North Dakota State University was established in Fargo in 1890.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part E

Answer: Eureka

Eureka, the county seat of Humboldt County, is located on Humboldt Bay in northern California. The city was founded in the 1850s, its location providing a harbor for gold miners in the nearby Trinity region.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part D

Answer: Daytona Beach

The Daytona 500 is held annually in February at the Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR (the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) has its headquarters in the city, which is located in Volusia County on Florida's Atlantic coast.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part C

Answer: Canton

Canton is the county seat of Stark County, Ohio. The National Football League opened the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the city in 1963, the league having been founded in Canton in 1920.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part A

Answer: Albuquerque

Albuquerque, on the banks of the Rio Grande, had a metropolitan population of around 800,000 in 2007.

From Quiz US Suburbs : Part A

Answer: Charlotte

Charlotte is the county seat of Mecklenburg County, and its airport is a hub for US Airways.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - The Final Leg

Answer: Utica

Utica was first settled in 1773, and became a major centre for Welsh immigration in the 19th century. The city's early economy was dominated by the textile industry. The manufacture of radios superceded textiles in the first half of the 20th century.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part T

Answer: Tombstone

Tombstone, Arizona, is most famous for the Gunfight at the OK Corral, which took place there in 1881. Tourism formed the mainstay of the local economy in the early 21st century, with Boot Hill being a particularly popular attraction.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part S

Answer: Syracuse

Nicknamed the "Salt City", Syracuse is located to the northeast of the Finger Lakes. Syracuse University was founded there in 1870.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part R

Answer: Reading

Reading is the county seat of Berks County, which itself was named after Berkshire in England. The city was built on the iron and railroad industries. Reading is located northwest of Philadelphia, on the banks of the Schuylkill River.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part P

Answer: Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh was founded in 1758, and named after British Prime Minister Sir William Pitt. The steel industry played a major part in the city's economy from 1875 until the 1980s.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part N & O

Answer: New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana, is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. Founded in 1718, the city is named after the Duke of Orleans, Philippe II, who was Regent of France at the time. In 2005, 80% of the city was flooded after Hurricane Katrina struck.

From Quiz Name that Santa!

Answer: Santa Clara

The city of Santa Clara was named after the Mission Santa Clara de Asís. The Great America Theme Park and the San Francisco 49ers' practice facilities are also located in Santa Clara.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part L

Answer: Lexington

Nicknamed "The Horse Capital of the World", Lexington was founded in 1775 and named after Lexington, Massachusetts, where the opening shots of the American Revolution had recently been fired. The University of Kentucky was founded in the city in 1865.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part K

Answer: Knoxville

Nicknamed "The Marble City", Knoxville was named after Henry Knox, America's first Secretary of War. The University of Tennessee was founded there in 1794, under its original name of Blount College.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part I & J

Answer: Indian Wells

Situated in Riverside County, in the Coachella Valley, Indian Wells has been home to an ATP Masters Series tennis event since 1987, with a WTA women's tennis event taking place concurrently since 1989.

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part G

Answer: Greensboro

The Piedmont Triad is one of the major transportation and manufacturing hubs of the Atlantic coast region of the USA. Greensboro was named after Major General Nathaniel Greene and was established in 1808.

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