US State Capitals Quiz

The United States has 50 state capitals - One for each state - And many of them are not the state's largest or most famous city. This is a deliberate historical pattern: during the early republic, many state governments chose smaller, more centrally located cities as capitals to ensure equal access for citizens across the state rather than concentrating power in the coastal commercial centers.

Notable State Capitals

Juneau, Alaska is the only US state capital inaccessible by road - It can only be reached by air or sea. Honolulu, Hawaii is the southernmost state capital. Montpelier, Vermont is the least populous state capital. Augusta, Maine is one of New England's most historic capitals. Many Midwestern state capitals like Springfield (Illinois), Indianapolis (Indiana), and Columbus (Ohio) are more centrally located within their states. Explore more with our US states map quiz, world capitals map quiz, and European capitals map quiz.