State Capitals Recall

Sacramento is the capital of California. Despite Los Angeles being the largest city, Sacramento has been the state capital since 1854.

Austin is the capital of Texas. It was named after Stephen F. Austin, known as the 'Father of Texas.'

Albany is the capital of New York. Although New York City is the largest city, Albany has served as the state capital since 1797.

Tallahassee is the capital of Florida. It was chosen as the capital in 1824 because of its central location between the two major cities of the time.

Springfield is the capital of Illinois. It is also famous as the hometown of Abraham Lincoln before he became president.

Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. It sits on the Susquehanna River and has been the capital since 1812.

Salem is the capital of Oregon. It became the capital when Oregon achieved statehood in 1859.

Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana. The name means 'red stick' in French, referring to a cypress tree that marked the boundary between two tribal territories.

Helena is the capital of Montana. It was founded as a gold camp in 1864 and became the state capital in 1875.

Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky. It is one of the smallest state capitals in the U.S., with a population of about 28,000.

Pierre is the capital of South Dakota. It is the second least populous state capital in the U.S. and is named after Pierre Chouteau Jr., a fur trader.

Montpelier is the capital of Vermont. With a population of about 8,000, it is the least populous state capital in the United States.

Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri, named after President Thomas Jefferson. It is situated along the Missouri River.

Concord is the capital of New Hampshire. The New Hampshire State House, built in 1819, is the oldest state house in which the legislature still meets in its original chambers.

Carson City is the capital of Nevada. It was named after the famous frontiersman Kit Carson and has been the capital since Nevada became a state in 1864.