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 Indiana’s Capital City, click here.

Corydon: Indiana's First State Capitol
The Corydon Capitol commemorates the history of Indiana's first state capital and the development of Indiana from the territorial period through statehood. See pictures and read about its history at this site.
Source: Indiana State Museum

Indiana's State House
Read about the rich history of the state capitol and view pictures of the building at this site.
Source: Indiana State Government

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