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What is the oldest state capital in the USA and who founded it?

Question #150817. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Mar 18 2024.
Originally posted Mar 18 2024 8:21 PM.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico.

There was some settlement, c. 1607.

Conquistador Don Pedro de Peralta settled there 1609-1610.

link https://www.santafe.org/visiting-santa-fe/about-santa-fe/history/
In addition to being the oldest state capital, Santa Fe is home to the oldest American public building, the Palace of the Governors – it was also built in 1610 and has been continuously used since then.
link https://www.oldest.org/geography/us-capitals/
Response last updated by psnz on Mar 18 2024.
Mar 18 2024, 8:23 PM
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