The U.S.: State Capitals East of the Mississippi - Map Quiz Game

Albany, the capital of New York, was founded by the Dutch in 1614. That makes it one of the oldest cities in the U.S. This map quiz game will help you identify Albany on a map, along with the other eastern U.S. capitals. Did you know that two of these 26 cities were at one time the nation’s capital? It’s true—in 1783, Annapolis, Maryland became the temporary capital of the U.S., and one year later, Trenton, New Jersey had a brief turn as the nation’s capital. Interesting facts like that can help you remember these state capitals. Find a few more on your own, then use this geography study aid to become an expert on the eastern U.S. capital cities!