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Is there really an Atlanta, Idaho? Quiz

There are only so many names in this world and some of our most famous cities have lesser known relatives in other states. Can you figure out what major cities appear in states other than the ones they are famous for?

A multiple-choice quiz by seamax. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
seamax

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
167,825

Updated
Sep 19 24

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The home of the Braves, Sherman's March, and CNN is the famous Atlanta, Georgia. Can you figure out which of the following states does NOT have its own Atlanta? Hint

Idaho

Michigan

Indiana

Florida

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Question 2 of 10

2. The home of the Cardinals, the Arch, and Budweiser exists in name outside of Missouri as well. Which of the following states NEVER had its very own St. Louis? Hint

Oklahoma

Michigan

Mississippi

New Jersey

3. Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love, unless your rooting against one of its professional sports teams. The city of Rocky, Ben Franklin, and the cheesesteak is the biggest city in Pennsylvania. Which of the following states does NOT have its own Philadelphia? Hint

Wyoming

New York

Mississippi

Tennessee

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Question 4 of 10

4. Other than Nevada what is the only state to have a city named Las Vegas?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Boston, Mass is famous for its beans, its tea parties, and selling Babe Ruth. Which of the following states does NOT claim to have its own Boston? Hint

Kentucky

Florida

Virginia

Illinois

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Question 6 of 10

6. Detroit, Michigan is home to the Red Wings, Automakers, and Motown. Which of the following states does NOT have its own Detroit? Hint

Texas

Alabama

Maine

Washington

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Question 7 of 10

7. There is a Brooklyn, Alaska.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Cleveland, Ohio is the most famous city with that name but which of the following states has its own Cleveland? Hint

Nevada

Hawaii

Utah

New Jersey

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Question 9 of 10

9. Do both North Carolina and Kansas have towns named Minneapolis?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Denver exists only in Colorado.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The home of the Braves, Sherman's March, and CNN is the famous Atlanta, Georgia. Can you figure out which of the following states does NOT have its own Atlanta?

Answer: Florida

Atlanta, Michigan bills itself as "The Elk Capital Of Michigan" and is known as a hunters paradise. Atlanta, Idaho was established as a gold mining town in 1864 right around the time the Union was planning to burn down the other one. Atlanta, Indiana is home to the "New Earth Festival" every September.

2. The home of the Cardinals, the Arch, and Budweiser exists in name outside of Missouri as well. Which of the following states NEVER had its very own St. Louis?

Answer: New Jersey

St. Louis, Michigan is located in the geographical center of the lower peninsula on the banks of the Pine River. St. Louis, Oklahoma has changed its name to Zincville. It was a lead and zinc mining community at the turn of the 20th century. Bay St. Louis. Mississippi is a beautiful little gulf coast town with a population of aprox. 1990.

Answer: Wyoming

Philadelphia, Tennessee is a small town in that states western corner. Philadelphia, Mississippi is located in Neshoba County and is home to the "Ham Jam Arts Festival". Philadelphia, New York is a small community upstate in the Adirondack mountains.

4. Other than Nevada what is the only state to have a city named Las Vegas?

Answer: New Mexico

Las Vegas, New Mexico is located at over 6,000 feet above sea level and is home to Ft. Union National Monument.

5. Boston, Mass is famous for its beans, its tea parties, and selling Babe Ruth. Which of the following states does NOT claim to have its own Boston?

Answer: Florida

Boston, Kentucky does exist. Founded in 1854 as a depot on the Richmond & Danville Railroad, South Boston, Virginia is a quaint town featuring historic homes and shops.

6. Detroit, Michigan is home to the Red Wings, Automakers, and Motown. Which of the following states does NOT have its own Detroit?

Answer: Washington

Detroit, Alabama is similar to it's northern neighbor in name only. Detroit, Alabama is about 3.5sq kilometers and has a polulation of 291. Detroit, Maine was founded as the town of Chandlerville on February 18, 1828. The town changed its name to Detroit on March 18, 1841.

7. There is a Brooklyn, Alaska.

Answer: False

There may not be a Brooklyn, Alaska but the former home of the Dodgers is a city name in many other states. The states that have a city named Brooklyn are Alabama, Conneticut, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

8. Cleveland, Ohio is the most famous city with that name but which of the following states has its own Cleveland?

Answer: Utah

Cleveland, Utah is another tiny town with a big name. Cleveland, UT has a population of appox. 498 people representing 170 families. 17 states other than Utah and Ohio have a city or town named Cleveland.

9. Do both North Carolina and Kansas have towns named Minneapolis?

Answer: Yes

Weatherchannel.com posts only three places in the country that have the name Minneapolis. Minneapolis is a hybrid Sioux/Greek word meaning water city.

10. Denver exists only in Colorado.

Answer: False

Denver is a fairly common town name. Pennsylvania, New York, and Missouri are just a few of the states that have towns with the same name as the famous "Mile High" city.

Source: Author seamax

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