Which U.S. state shares no letters with the name of its capital city?
Kentucky
Vermont
New Mexico
South Dakota
Fact: South Dakota is the only U.S. state whose name shares absolutely no letters with its capital city, Pierre. Pierre became the state capital in 1889, the same year South Dakota was admitted to the Union as the 40th state. Located along the Missouri River, Pierre was selected as the capital largely because of its central location within the state. Interestingly, despite its status as the seat of government, Pierre has a population of only about 14,000 people, making it the second-smallest U.S. state capital by population, behind Montpelier, Vermont.
Correct Answer: South Dakota