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 Wisconsin’s Capital City, click here.

Wisconsin's Capitols
Read about Wisconsin's capitols of yesterday and today.
Source: The Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau
 
Wisconsin State Capitol Tour
Read a short synopsis on the beauty of the State Capitol and find out the hours for a live tour.
Source: The State of Wisconsin
 
Wisconsin's First Capitol
This is the story of the birthplace of territorial government in Wisconsin.
Source: The Wisconsin Historical Society
 
Wisconsin State Capitol
The links on this page will take you to the State Capitol and basic facts about its design.
Source:  Wisconsin Department of Administration
 
Wisconsin Capitol Dome
This is the story of an amazing piece of architecture! The Capitol dome is topped by Daniel Chester French's gilded bronze statue, "Wisconsin." The dome is the only granite dome in the United States.
Source:  Wisconsin Department of Administration