U.S. State Capitals Trivia

1. In this state's largest city, the hallmark is independence. You might be there eating a cheesesteak. Does this ring a bell? What is the state's capital city?

From Quiz State the Facts #2- Find the State Capital

Answer: Harrisburg

The capital Harrisburg is a medium sized city of about 50,000 people (2010 census) in the middle of Pennsylvania on the Susquehanna River. It's located 172 miles west of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's largest city. "Philly" is one of the oldest and historically most significant cities in America. Independence Hall is where founding fathers such as Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin and John Adams signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Located across the plaza is the famous Liberty Bell, which originally hung in the Hall steeple. The first time it was rung resulted in the still visible crack in its facade. The city is also known for its artery clogging sandwiches of thinly sliced beef fried and smothered with cheese; and for its feisty local and vocal sports fans.

From Quiz State Capitals of the USA

Answer: Augusta

Augusta, situated on the Kennebec River, is the capital of Maine. The city has a total area of around 150 square kilometres, and boasts many significant historical buildings and sites. One in particular is the Maine State Museum, which houses artifacts from when the settlement was a native Indian village.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part V

Answer: Augusta

Augusta is the state capital of Maine. Maine is nicknamed the "Pine Tree State" as approximately 90% of its land is forested - it is the least densely populated state east of the Mississippi River. Augusta is home to Viles Arboretum, previously known as the Pine Tree State Arboretum, a botanical garden and arboretum showcasing over 300 local species of trees and shrubs.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part IV

Answer: Hartford

Hartford is the state capital of Connecticut and is often referred to as the "Insurance Capital of the World" due to the large number of insurance companies headquartered in the area. The "Knowledge Corridor" region includes Hartford and its sister city across the Connecticut river, Springfield, Massachusetts. The region earns its name as it is home to over 30 colleges and universities.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part III

Answer: Sacramento

Sacramento is the state capital of California and home to Sutter's Fort. John Sutter built the fort and also owned over 150,000 acres of the Central Valley in California. In 1848, one of John Sutter's employees, James Marshall, discovered gold at a sawmill that John Sutter was having built approximately 35 miles northeast of the fort in a very small community now called Coloma. And thus began the California Gold Rush.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part II

Answer: Trenton

Trenton is the capital of New Jersey and was the location of the Battle of Trenton during the American Revolutionary War. After George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River, he then attacked 1,500 Hessian soldiers garrisoned at Trenton. Hessians were German regiments hired to fight in the war by the British Empire. The Battle of Trenton was a major victory for George Washington and the Continental Army as it provided a huge morale boost to his troops.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part I

Answer: Madison

Madison is the state capital of Wisconsin and named after the 4th President of the United States. James Madison is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution".

From Quiz State Capital Tribond Trivia

Answer: Denver

The capital of Colorado shares its name with a variety of people and things. John Denver is a singer widely known for hits such as "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Rocky Mountain High." He greatly admired Colorado's natural beauty and created his performance name "Denver" from the state. (He was born Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr.) Sadly, John Denver died when the plane he was piloting crashed into Monterey Bay, California. Bob Denver is the actor most known for his portrayal of Gilligan on the show "Gilligan's Island." This show featured a mismatched bunch of castaways and ran from 1964-1967. Bob Denver was also beloved for his role on the TV show "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis." The Denver omelette (also known as a western omelette) is usually made of eggs, diced ham, onions, and green bell peppers. As with any food item, the recipes vary widely according to taste.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals

Answer: Salem, Oregon

Willammette University is nearby. The largest city in the state, Portland, is about an hour north, on Interstate Five.

From Quiz Rivers Home to Western U.S. Capitals

Answer: South Platte River

The 424-mile long South Platte begins in the mountains of Colorado, joins up with the North Platte near North Platte, Nebraska, and then flows east to the Missouri River.

From Quiz Rivers Home to Eastern U.S. Capital Cities

Answer: Susquehanna River

The 444-mile-long Susquehanna rises at Otsego Lake in central New York state. It then flows south across Pennsylvania into Maryland, where it empties into Chesapeake Bay.

From Quiz State the Facts #2- Find the State Capital

Answer: Salem

Salem, Oregon is the correct state capital here, as Portland is the major city along the mighty Columbia River in the northwest corner of Oregon, only 60 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. The Columbia provides the western two thirds of the border between Washington and Oregon, and it's second only to the Mississippi River in water volume discharged. The Columbia basin also provides more hydroelectric power than any other region in the country. Raleigh, the state capital, and Winston-Salem are two of North Carolina's major cities in the heart of tobacco country, and both had cigarette brands named after them. However, neither is on a river of any consequence. Salem, Massachusetts was the site of the infamous witch trials in 17th century new England, one of the more bizarre and unenlightened episodes in early American history. Columbia, South Carolina is the capital of that state.

From Quiz Allons-y Alonso

Answer: Boston

Boston was founded in 1630 on the 7th of September. It is the capital city of Massachusetts.

From Quiz State Capitals of the USA

Answer: Juneau

Juneau, the capital of Alaska, sits in the southeast of the state of Alaska. The city rests at the bottom of Mount Juneau, and across the channel from Douglas Island. The Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway, situated to the south of the city, is one of the best ways to explore the area and enjoy the stunning sights of the mountains and waterways.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part V

Answer: Pierre

Pierre is the state capital of South Dakota and is located on the Missouri River in the geographic center of the state. Pierre became the capital when South Dakota achieved statehood in 1889. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The four U.S. Presidents carved into the granite rock are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part IV

Answer: Dover

Dover is the state capital of Delaware, one of the original 13 colonies that fought in the American Revolution. Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution; and thus, became the first of America's 50 states. Delaware is the second-smallest state, with less than 2,000 total square miles in area.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part III

Answer: Bismarck

Bismarck is the state capital of North Dakota and named after Otto Von Bismarck, Prime Minister of Prussia from 1862-1890. The Kingdom of Prussia was a German kingdom from the beginning of the 18th century until Germany's defeat in World War I. During the 19th century, 70,000 Germans living in Russia emigrated to North Dakota to begin a new life. Today, nearly half of North Dakota's population has Russian-German roots.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part II

Answer: Salem

Salem is the capital of Oregon and is home to the Oregon State Hospital where One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest was filmed. It is the primary state-run psychiatric hospital in the State of Oregon. "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", released in 1975, was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning five of them, including Best Picture. Ken Kesey, the author of the novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", is a famous alumnus of the University of Oregon.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part I

Answer: Springfield

Springfield is the state capital of Illinois. It is purely coincidental that the home of the Simpsons cartoon family is also called Springfield.

From Quiz State Capital Tribond Trivia

Answer: Austin

The capital of Texas too is seen in many locations. "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" is a wildly popular 1997 satire of James Bond movies. The womanizing secret agent is played by the boisterous Mike Myers (who also wrote the script for the movie). Myers' father's love of the legendary comedic actors Peter Sellers and Alec Guinness reportedly inspired the "Austin Powers" films. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is a former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star who has become a six-time WWE Champion. He has recently turned his attention to acting, and has played parts in both "The Longest Yard" (2005) and "The Condemned" (2007). Sherrié Austin (singer) is a country artist born in Sydney, Australia. Some of her hits include "Son of a Preacher Man" and "Streets of Heaven."

From Quiz Rivers Home to Western U.S. Capitals

Answer: 3

Bismarck, North Dakota, Pierre, South Dakota, and Jefferson City, Missouri.

From Quiz Rivers Home to Eastern U.S. Capital Cities

Answer: Columbus, Ohio

The 237-mile-long Scioto is the Ohio River's longest tributary in Ohio.

From Quiz Not Your Average State Capitals!

Answer: North Dakota

Otto von Bismarck was Germany's chancellor from 1871 to 1890. Bismarck is also the capital of North Dakota.

From Quiz State the Facts #2- Find the State Capital

Answer: Denver

Denver, Colorado, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, is known as the 'mile high city.' Des Moines is the capital of the plains state of Iowa; San Francisco is not a state capital; and Santa Fe is the fourth largest New Mexico city, far smaller than Albuquerque, the largest.

From Quiz What's My Capital?

Answer: Denver, Colorado

Despite popular belief, Denver is not IN the mountains. Denver is near the base of the mountains, which gives its residents a spectacular mountain view. Denver is also one of the largest cities in the country that was not built on a road, railroad, lake, or navigable body of water. The location was settled because it was near gold found in the area. Question by player RequiemCube.

From Quiz Allons-y Alonso

Answer: Springfield

The Sears Tower and Columbus Park are located in Chicago, Illinois. Since Chicago is the most famous city in Illinois, people often think it is the state capital. In reality, the capital is Springfield, which was founded in 1821.

From Quiz State Capitals of the USA

Answer: Santa Fe

Santa Fe, the capital and fourth largest city of New Mexico, was once an assembly of small Pueblo Indian villages. Not only is it the highest capital city in the US, it is also the oldest. Modern Santa Fe is a renowned center for arts and crafts.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part V

Answer: Jefferson City

Jefferson City is the state capital of Missouri and is named after Thomas Jefferson, the who served as President from 1801-1809. Among numerous lifetime achievements, Thomas Jefferson oversaw the purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 and founded the University of Virginia in 1819. Daniel Morgan Boone, son of the famous frontiersman Daniel Boone, was responsible for the design plans of Jefferson City in the early 19th century.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part IV

Answer: Helena

Helena is the state capital of Montana. The Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, was fought in 1876 in eastern Montana Territory. A combined force of several Native American tribes routed the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the U.S. Army, which was led by General George Custer. Montana is also home to Glacier National Park - encompassing more than one million acres, over 100 lakes, and sub-ranges of the Rocky Mountains.

From Quiz U.S. State Capitals Part III

Answer: Boston

Boston is the state capital of Massachusetts and is the largest city in New England. One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston has many nicknames including "Beantown" and the unofficial "Capital of New England". The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17th, 1775 during the Siege of Boston. The British won the battle at a great cost - nearly a third of its troops became casualties unlike the colonial forces who suffered much smaller casualties but had to retreat due to lack of ammunition.

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