Category Proposal: State Capitals

[+nwseeker]

Pretty straight forward. I would like this category to include waypoints for every state capital - right from the front steps I think it would be great to eventually collect all 50 states. I'll start right here in Oregon.

[+CoasterManiacs]

Good idea! I could have nabbed Charleston WV a couple weeks ago as I passed through...

[+BalkanSabranje]

There's more than 50 states - or did you want this to be a "sole US" category??

[+Ambrosia]

So, to clarify, you're meaning the Capitol Building, not the Capitol City? That might need to be obvious in the name of the waymark.

[+halffast]

it would give me a reason to visit my state capital.

[+Firemedic + Family]

What about City/Town Halls? They can be just as interesting and have historical significance.

[+Bullfrog Eh-Team]

There's more than 50 states - or did you want this to be a "sole US" category??

Have to agree with BalkanSabranje - perhaps the suggested sub-category should indicate it is aimed at a USA audience?

[+NorStar]

My usual 'Thumbs Up.' (they should create an emoticon/smilie with this).

 

Town halls I think were proposed as a category and are worthy as well, as a separate category from this one.

 

We have more than 50 states (yes, I know this was meant to apply to states of other countries, but bear with me)? Well, in fact we sort of do, if we include Washington, D.C. and the territories. I would include them. Yes, as sub-categories, there should be similar listings for states/provinces/kingdoms/republics/cantons/duchies within each sovereign nation.

Edited September 15, 2005 by NorStar

[+BilboB]

I think this is a great idea. The subcategories could be endless...

[+unimoggers]

How about adding former state capitols with a little history lesson attached. Prescott, Arizona was the territorial state capitol before Phoenix replaced it. I believe Tucson was one, too, but I forgot my third grade state history lessons.

[+kayakanimal]

Captiols...

 

I vote yes.

[+Anonymous']

I say yes, very good idea.

[+Milbank]

I vote yes on this one, great idea.

[+BlackstoneVal]

Yes and as someone said there are often old State Houses sometimes located in different cities. Should they be separate waypoints within the same catergory of Capitol Buildings? Or another Category on same level (Current and Former) or a Subcategory one level down, so we see list of Capitols by name and a folder or link for Former Capitol Buildings?

 

What about County Seats, including parishes etc?

[+BuckBrooke]

As stated before, city halls, county seats, courthouses and their version in other countries would be different categories.

 

Santa Fe, New Mexico would include a couple. Current state capitol of New Mexico. Current County seat of Santa Fe county. Current city hall of Santa Fe. Historic Governor's Mansion of Spanish New Mexico.

 

A number of other cities around the world would have entries in several different categories.

[+idahobirdhunter]

I vote yes!.... interesting sub cat..... Historical Capitals in US... Many states have changed their Capitals with time....I know Idaho has had three..