This list includes 3 US Capitals that start with L, from “Lansing” to “Little Rock”. They cover Midwestern and Southern state seats and serve as a quick reference for students, teachers, trivia fans, researchers, and casual readers.

US Capitals that start with L are state capitals whose official names begin with the letter L. A notable fact: Little Rock was named for a local rock formation, and Lincoln is the group’s largest city.

Below you’ll find the table with Capital, State, and Population (year).

Capital: The official city name listed alphabetically so you can find and compare capitals by name quickly and easily.

State: The U.S. state associated with each capital, letting you see jurisdiction and geographic context at a glance.

Population (year): The most recent official population figure and year, so you can compare city sizes and observe relative scale.

US Capitals that start with L

CapitalStateCountryPopulation (year)
LansingMichiganUnited States112,644 (2020)
LincolnNebraskaUnited States289,102 (2020)
Little RockArkansasUnited States202,591 (2020)

Descriptions

Lansing
Mid-Michigan capital on the Grand River; state government center with museums and parks, adjacent to East Lansing and Michigan State University.
Lincoln
Nebraska’s capital in the southeastern part of the state; home to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a hub for government, education, and agriculture.
Little Rock
Central Arkansas capital on the Arkansas River; the state’s largest city and a regional cultural, economic, and transportation center.
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