Capital or Capitol?

What is the difference between these two? Here’s how it breaks down . . .

The Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government in a state or nation.

The Capitol is the building in which the state legislative body meets.

For information about Nevada’s Capitol & State Houses, click here.

The Capital City of Nevada is Carson City.

Carson City, Nevada Online
Learn all about Carson including the history and demographics, what it’s like to live in Carson, and the many things waiting here for you to explore on a visit.
Source: Carson City, Nevada

Carson City: The Nation's Smallest Capital?
Carson City once claimed the title of the smallest capital city in the US. Learn which state has the title now.
Source: Nevada State Library and Archives

Visit Carson City
“Carson City's rustic beginnings as a frontier town - and Nevada's capital - shine through in its historic architecture, museums and local events.” Learn more here.
Source: Carson City Convention & Visitors’ Bureau