Capitols and High Points
Over the years, I have been to the capitols of several states.
I have also been to the highest geographic points in several states.
Pictures are included from places where I had a camera.
And now, a province.
And, the center of the United States.
Click on a picture to enlarge it.
UNITED STATES Capitol
Washington D. C. - August, 1971. Picture July 2, 1976
States
ALABAMA, Montgomery - Sep. 14, 2007
and highest point, Cheaha Mountain, 2,407 ft. - Dec. 18, 2008
ARKANSAS, Little Rock - Sep. 3, 2003
and highest point, Magazine Mountain, 2,753 ft. - Sep. 4, 2003
CALIFORNIA, Sacramento - Oct. 2, 2023
COLORADO, Denver - Jan. 31, 1981
and highest point, Mount Elbert, 14,433 - Aug. 11, 1991
This is the highest high point I have been to.
It is the third highest state high point in the United States.
FLORIDA, Tallahassee - Sep. 14, 2007
both old and new capitol buildings
and highest point (unnamed), 345 ft. - Sep. 14, 2007
GEORIGIA, Atlanta - Oct. 31, 2011
and highest point, Brasstown Bald, 4,784 ft. - Oct. 31, 2011
HAWAII, Honolulu - Dec. 1984
This is the old capitol. I think I was also at the new capitol, but I don't have a picture.
IDAHO, Boise - Oct. 12, 2001
ILLINOIS, Springfield - Sep. 12, 2010
and highest point, Charles Mound, 1,235 ft. - June 5, 2011
INDIANA, Indianapolis - Nov. 9, 2011
and highest point, Hoosier Hill, 1,257 ft. - Nov. 8, 2011
IOWA, Des Moines - Nov. 28, 2006
and highest point, Hawkeye Point, 1,670 ft. - Aug. 29, 2011
KANSAS, Topeka - Sep. 2, 1985
and highest point, Mount Sunflower, 4,039 ft. - Sep. 13, 1998
KENTUCKY, Frankfort - Sep. 6, 2007
and highest point, Black Mountain, 4,145 ft. - Nov. 7, 2011
LOUISIANA, Baton Rouge - Nov. 19, 2012
and highest point, Driskill Mountain, 525 ft. - Nov. 20, 2012
MARYLAND
highest point, Hoye-Crest, 3,360 ft. - May 31, 2018
MICHIGAN, Lansing - Sep. 12, 2012
and highest point, Mount Avron, 1,979 ft. - June 6, 2011
MINNESOTA, St. Paul - Aug. 1992 new picture Sep. 17, 2012
and highest point, Eagle Mountain, 2,301 ft. - June 6, 2011
MISSISSIPPI, Jackson - Sep. 17, 2007
and highest point, Woodall Mountain, 806 ft. - Dec. 17, 2008
MISSOURI, Jefferson City - July 5, 1982
and highest point,Taum Sauk Mountain, 1,772 ft. - Sep. 3, 1993
MONTANA, Helena - Oct. 8, 2001
NEBRASKA, Lincoln - Oct. 2, 2009
and highest point, Panorama Point, 5,424 ft. - Mar. 18, 1997
NEVADA, Carson City - June 19, 2002
NEW MEXICO, Santa Fe - Nov. 24, 2007
NORTH CAROLINA, Raliegh - Nov. 3, 2011
and highest point, Mount Mitchell, 6,684 ft. - Nov. 1, 2011
Mount Mitchell is the highest U.S. point east of the Mississippi River.
NORTH DAKOTA, Bismark - Sep. 20, 2008
and highest point, White Butte, 3,506 ft. - June 13, 2011
OHIO, Columbus - Nov. 8, 2011
and highest point, Campbell Hill, 1,549 ft. - Nov. 8, 2011
OKLAHOMA, Oklahoma City - Oct. 12, 1982
and highest point, Black Mesa, 4,973 ft - Apr. 20, 3012
OREGON, Salem - Oct. 10, 2001
PENNSYLVANIA, Harrisburg - Nov. 16, 1999 - no picture
and highest point, Mt. Davis, 3,213 ft. - May 31, 2018
SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia - July 31, 1978 new picture May 29, 2018
and highest point, Sassafras Mountain, 3,560 ft. - Nov. 1, 2011
SOUTH DAKOTA, Pierre - Sep. 19, 2008
and highest point, Harney Peak, 7,242 ft. - June 14, 2011
Harney Peak is the highest U.S. point east of the Rocky Mountains.
TENNESSEE, Nashville - Sep. 9, 2008
and highest point, Clingman's Dome, 6,643 ft. - July 1978
New picture Nov. 2, 2011
TEXAS, Austin - Jan. 11, 2023
and highest point, Guadalupe Peak, 8,635 ft. - Nov. 11, 2013
UTAH, Salt Lake City - Mar. 4, 1984
VIRGINIA, Richmond - May 30, 2018
and highest point, Mount Rogers, 5,729 ft. - Nov. 6, 2011
WASHINGTON, Olympia - Aug. 13, 1992
WEST VIRGINIA, Charleston - June 1, 2018
and highest point, Spruce Knob, 4,863 ft. - May 31, 2018
WISCONSIN, Madison - Sep. 13, 2010
and highest point, Timms Hill, 1,951 ft. - June 6, 2011
WYOMING, Cheyenne - maybe 1999
U. S. Center
Various Centers (source USGS)Conterminous United States (48 States)
Near Lebanon, Smith County, Kansas 39°50' 98°35'
I've been to it:
Sept. 13, 2011Continental United States (49 States)
Near Castle Rock, Butte County, South Dakota 44°59' 103°38'
The United States (50 States)
West of Castle Rock, Butte County, South Dakota 44°58' 103°46'
North American Continent
6 miles west of Balta, Pierce County, North Dakota 48°10' 100°10'
Population of the United States (2020 census)
Northeast of Hartville, Wright County, Missouri 37º25' 92º21'
Click here for a USGS map showing the center of population
Province
MANNITOBA, CANADA, Legislature in Winnipeg - June 10, 2011
and highest point, Baldy Mountain, 2,730 ft. - June 11, 2011