A Look at the Virginia General Assembly
State Capitals and Capitols
State Capitals and Capitols
A Look at Other Capitals and Capitols
There are five capitals and capitols in neighboring states. Using the dropdown menus below, see how they compare to the Commonwealth of Virginia!
Virginia
Capital
The capital of Virginia is Richmond.
Capitol
The Virginia State Capitol was dedicated in 1788.
Kentucky
Capital
The capital of Kentucky is Frankfort.
Capitol
The Kentucky State Capitol was dedicated in 1910.
Maryland
Capital
The capital of Maryland is Annapolis.
Capitol
The Maryland Statehouse was completed in 1779.
North Carolina
Capital
The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh.
Capitol
The North Carolina State Capitol was completed in 1840.
Tennessee
Capital
The capital of Tennessee is Nashville.
Capitol
The Tennessee State Capitol was completed in 1859.
West Virginia
Capital
The capital of West Virginia is Charleston.
Capitol
The West Virginia State Capitol was built in three phases, the last of which was completed in 1932.
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Summary: There are 50 states in the United States and 50 capitals.
Directions: The states and capitals are divided into four regions, in accordance with the United States Census Bureau. Use the buttons in each activity to select the correct capital for each state.
State Capitals in the Northeast
State Capitals in the South
State Capitals in the Midwest
State Capitals in the West
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Summary: There are 50 states in the United States and 50 capitals.
Directions: The states and capitals are divided into four regions, in accordance with the United States Census Bureau. Click an image below to match states and capitals in the region. Use the buttons in each activity to select the correct capital for each state.