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State Capitol of Illinois
By ClassBrain Staff
May 22, 2006, 17:52 PST

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 Illinois’ Capital City, click here.

Learn Illinois Capitols
Illinois has had three capitols since it first became a state. See pictures and get information about its origins and where it is now.
Source: State of Illinois

Old State Capitol
Get pictures of the capitol and read a brief description with information about the capitol today.
Source: Illinois Historic Preservation Agency

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