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 Maryland’s Capital City, click here.

A Tour of the Maryland State House
Take a virtual tour of Maryland's beautiful State House and get lots of great facts about the building and its history at this site.
Source: Maryland State Archives

History of the Maryland State House
Learn all about the Maryland State House at this site.
Source: Maryland State Archives

The Maryland State House
Learn all about the history of the State House, take a tour, and see other buildings all at this site.
Source: Maryland State Archives

The Maryland State House Fact Sheet
Learn about the history of the State House with this quick at a glance fact sheet.
Source: Maryland State Archives

State House Trust
Learn what the State House Trust is, why it was created, and how it functions today all at this site.
Source: Maryland State Archives