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Alphabetical US Cities Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles

Alphabetical US Cities Trivia

Alphabetical US Cities Trivia Quizzes

28 quizzes and 300 trivia questions.

USA Alphabetically - Part A best quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Following my alphabetical series of quizzes on places in Britain, I have decided to turn my attention to the USA, begining with places starting with the letter A.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Jun 27 22

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Jun 27 22
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USA Alphabetically - Part N & O best quiz

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

I am combining the letters N and O for the latest leg of my alphabetical tour of the USA.

Average, 15 Qns, Dizart, May 05 15

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USA Alphabetically - Part K best quiz

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Part 10 of my geographical tour of the USA takes in places beginning with the letter K.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, May 25 16

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USA Alphabetically - Part W best quiz

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The penultimate quiz in this series features places in the USA beginning with the letter W.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Feb 10 11

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"A"stounding USA Cities great trivia quiz

Photo Quiz

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Ten cities in the USA for you to identify from the photos and the clues. To help you along, they all start with the letter "A".

Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Feb 05 16

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USA Alphabetically - Part M top quiz

Multiple Choice

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The latest quiz in my geographical tour of the USA features places beginning with the letter M.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Aug 01 09

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"B"eautiful USA Cities popular trivia quiz

Photo Quiz

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Ten cities in the USA for you to identify from the photos and the clues. To help you along, they all start with the letter "B".

Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Dec 29 16

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USA Alphabetically - Part B top quiz

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The latest part of my alphabetical tour of the USA involves questions where all the answers begin with the letter B.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Sep 29 07

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"C"ities of the USA great trivia quiz

Photo Quiz

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Ten cities in the USA for you to identify from the photos and the clues. To help you along, they all start with the letter "C".

Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, May 21 21

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May 21 21
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USA Alphabetically - Part S best quiz

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There are lots of interesting places in the USA beginning with S, so this latest quiz in my series is a bit longer than the others.

Average, 20 Qns, Dizart, Apr 26 09

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Quick Question

Nicknamed the "City of Destiny", which city took its name from the former name for Mount Rainier?

From Quiz "USA Alphabetically - Part T"

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USA Alphabetically - Part G top quiz

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This is the seventh installment in my series of geographical quizzes on the USA, with all the answers beginning with G.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Dec 04 07

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USA Alphabetically - Part P best quiz

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All the cities in the latest quiz in this series begin with the letter P.

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USA Alphabetically - Part D great trivia quiz

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The latest leg of my alphabetical tour of America features places beginning with D.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Apr 09 23

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Apr 09 23
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USA Alphabetically - Part T top quiz

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We are reaching the closing stages of my tour of the USA, and all the places in this edition begin with the letter T.

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USA Alphabetically - Part C great trivia quiz

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In part 3 of my tour of the USA, all of the questions have answers beginning with the letter C.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, May 09 12

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USA Alphabetically - Part H great trivia quiz

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The eighth installment in my series of quizzes on American geography features places beginning with the letter H.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Jan 11 13

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USA Alphabetically - Part E great trivia quiz

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The fifth installment of my alphabetical series of quizzes on American geography features places beginning with the letter E.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Mar 09 19

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On First Name Terms With America: K to Z great trivia quiz

Match Quiz

15 Qns

Let's zip our way through cities, towns and villages in the USA that have someone's first name. There are clues to help you match them up with their state.

Easier, 15 Qns, darksplash, Jan 08 18

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

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USA Alphabetically - Part L great trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

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How much do you know about American cities that begin with the letter L?

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Jan 30 09

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USA Alphabetically - Part R great trivia quiz

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My geographical tour of the USA continues with a visit to cities beginning with the letter R.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Apr 14 09

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On First Name Terms With America A to J

Match Quiz

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It is striking the number of cities, towns and villages in the USA that have someone's first name. Let's go through the alphabet with them. There are clues to help you match them up with their state.

Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash, Dec 21 17

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

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Dec 21 17
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USA Alphabetically - Part F popular trivia quiz

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My alphabetical tour of the USA continues with places beginning with F.

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USA Alphabetically - Part I & J great trivia quiz

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Not enough well-known places in America beginning with either I or J to make a decent quiz on each, so I've combined them here.

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USA Alphabetically - The Final Leg popular trivia quiz

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My geographical tour of the USA comes to an end with a quiz on some cities whose initial letters didn't justify a quiz all to themselves.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Jun 11 22

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US Suburbs : Part B

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Yes, another suburbs quiz. Name the US city based on the suburbs given.

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US Suburbs : Part A

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This multiple choice quiz asks you to name the major US city based on the suburbs given.

Tough, 10 Qns, PSURef21, Aug 29 11

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USA Alphabetically - Part V

Multiple Choice

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All the places in this latest quiz in the series begin with the letter V.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, May 21 09

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Name that Santa!

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There are many place names beginning with "Santa" in the United States. Identify the proper "Santa" from clues. Best of luck!

Tough, 10 Qns, Triviaballer, May 21 18

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Alphabetical US Cities Trivia Questions

1. Incorporated in 1845, which city on the Cedar River was originally called Prairie Rapids Crossing?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part W

Answer: Waterloo

Waterloo, Iowa is the county seat of Black Hawk County. The city's economy, traditionally based on agriculture, became more diversified after the agricultural recession of the 1980s.

2. Nicknamed the "Gateway to the Sequoias", which California city is situated in the San Joaquin Valley?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part V

Answer: Visalia

Visalia has been the county seat of Tulare County since 1853. The city is renowned for its oak trees. The Sequoia National Park lies a few miles to the east of the city.

3. "The Flower City" and "The World's Image Center" are nicknames attributed to which city in New York State?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part R

Answer: Rochester

Founded in 1817 under its original name of Rochesterville, Rochester is situated just south of Lake Ontario. The Erie Canal originally ran through the city, before being re-routed to the south. The Eastman Kodak film company was founded there in 1888, leading to the "Image Center" moniker.

4. Which city on the Missouri River took its name from the Christian name of a French-American fur trader surnamed Chouteau?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part P

Answer: Pierre

Pierre has been state capital of South Dakota ever since statehood was conferred in 1889. The city was founded in 1880, on the opposite side of the Missouri River from Fort Pierre.

5. Which New England city is famous for its mansions, and is the site of the International Tennis Hall of Fame?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part N & O

Answer: Newport

Newport, Rhode Island, was incorporated in 1784, and has been a summer residence for the rich and famous since the mid-nineteenth century. The city has a strong sporting heritage; the first US Open Golf Championship was held there in 1895; the New York Yacht Club is partly based there, with the America's Cup being contested off its shores on many occasions; and an annual pro grass-court tennis tournament is held in the grounds of the Hall of Fame.

6. What is the name of the only seaport in Alabama?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part M

Answer: Mobile

Situated on the shores of Mobile Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, the city of Mobile was founded in 1702 under its original name of Fort Louis de la Louisiane. Nicknamed "Azalea City", shipbuilding has formed a major part of the city's economy since the early 20th century.

7. This city is the only "Santa" that is a state capital. Which "Santa" city has a name that literally means "holy faith" in Spanish?

From Quiz Name that Santa!

Answer: Santa Fe

Santa Fe became the capital of the newly created state of New Mexico on January 6, 1912. Santa Fe is the highest state capital in the United States at 7,199 feet above sea level.

8. Which city is sometimes referred to as "Sin City"?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part L

Answer: Las Vegas

Las Vegas, in Nevada, bases its economy around entertainment and gambling, and is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World". The "Sin City" moniker refers to the plethora of 'adult' entertainment available there. The city's name comes from the Spanish for "The Meadows".

9. Which Wisconsin city is actually considered to be part of the Chicago (Illinois) Metropolitan area for census purposes?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part K

Answer: Kenosha

Kenosha is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, just over 30 miles south of Milwaukee. The county seat of Kenosha County, the city has a long history of car manufacturing.

10. Which city, on the shoreline of Cayuga Lake, is home to Cornell University?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part I & J

Answer: Ithaca

Named after the Greek island of the same name,Ithaca, situated in central New York State, was founded in 1790. Cornell University, one of the eight Ivy League institutions, was founded in the city in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White.

11. Which state capital lies on the banks of the Susquehanna River?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part H

Answer: Harrisburg

Harrisburg is the state capital of Pennsylvania. The city is named after an English trader called John Harris who settled there in 1719.

12. Which city in Texas was devastated by a hurricane in 1900?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part G

Answer: Galveston

Situated on the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico, Galveston was devastated by a hurricane on September 8th, 1900, with many thousands of people losing their lives. Nowadays, the city is a tourist resort with numerous beaches among its attractions.

13. Which city is home to North Dakota State University and the Plains Art Museum?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part F

Answer: Fargo

The county seat of Cass County, Fargo lies directly across the state line from Moorhead, Minnesota. North Dakota State University was established in Fargo in 1890.

14. Which city in California has a name derived from the Greek for "I have found it!"?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part E

Answer: Eureka

Eureka, the county seat of Humboldt County, is located on Humboldt Bay in northern California. The city was founded in the 1850s, its location providing a harbor for gold miners in the nearby Trinity region.

15. Which resort city traditionally hosts the opening race of the NASCAR season?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part D

Answer: Daytona Beach

The Daytona 500 is held annually in February at the Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR (the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) has its headquarters in the city, which is located in Volusia County on Florida's Atlantic coast.

16. Which city in Ohio is the site of the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part C

Answer: Canton

Canton is the county seat of Stark County, Ohio. The National Football League opened the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the city in 1963, the league having been founded in Canton in 1920.

17. What is the largest city in New Mexico?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part A

Answer: Albuquerque

Albuquerque, on the banks of the Rio Grande, had a metropolitan population of around 800,000 in 2007.

18. Mint Hill, Matthews, Mount Holly.

From Quiz US Suburbs : Part A

Answer: Charlotte

Charlotte is the county seat of Mecklenburg County, and its airport is a hub for US Airways.

19. Which city in New York State was named after an ancient city in Tunisia?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - The Final Leg

Answer: Utica

Utica was first settled in 1773, and became a major centre for Welsh immigration in the 19th century. The city's early economy was dominated by the textile industry. The manufacture of radios superceded textiles in the first half of the 20th century.

20. Which southwestern city, founded in 1879, was named after a nearby silver mining claim?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part T

Answer: Tombstone

Tombstone, Arizona, is most famous for the Gunfight at the OK Corral, which took place there in 1881. Tourism formed the mainstay of the local economy in the early 21st century, with Boot Hill being a particularly popular attraction.

21. Named after a city in Italy, which city is the economic hub of central New York State?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part S

Answer: Syracuse

Nicknamed the "Salt City", Syracuse is located to the northeast of the Finger Lakes. Syracuse University was founded there in 1870.

22. Which Pennsylvania city took its name from William Penn's home town in England?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part R

Answer: Reading

Reading is the county seat of Berks County, which itself was named after Berkshire in England. The city was built on the iron and railroad industries. Reading is located northwest of Philadelphia, on the banks of the Schuylkill River.

23. Which city has a downtown area known as the "Golden Triangle", where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers flow into the Ohio River?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part P

Answer: Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh was founded in 1758, and named after British Prime Minister Sir William Pitt. The steel industry played a major part in the city's economy from 1875 until the 1980s.

24. Which city is nicknamed "The Big Easy"?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part N & O

Answer: New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana, is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. Founded in 1718, the city is named after the Duke of Orleans, Philippe II, who was Regent of France at the time. In 2005, 80% of the city was flooded after Hurricane Katrina struck.

25. Which "Santa" city is located in Silicon Valley and contains the headquarters of Sun Microsystems and Intel?

From Quiz Name that Santa!

Answer: Santa Clara

The city of Santa Clara was named after the Mission Santa Clara de Asís. The Great America Theme Park and the San Francisco 49ers' practice facilities are also located in Santa Clara.

26. Which city is home to the University of Kentucky?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part L

Answer: Lexington

Nicknamed "The Horse Capital of the World", Lexington was founded in 1775 and named after Lexington, Massachusetts, where the opening shots of the American Revolution had recently been fired. The University of Kentucky was founded in the city in 1865.

27. The main campus of the University of Tennessee is located in which city?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part K

Answer: Knoxville

Nicknamed "The Marble City", Knoxville was named after Henry Knox, America's first Secretary of War. The University of Tennessee was founded there in 1794, under its original name of Blount College.

28. Which city in California, home to an annual professional tennis tournament, had the highest proportion of millionaires in the USA in the first decade of the 21st century?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part I & J

Answer: Indian Wells

Situated in Riverside County, in the Coachella Valley, Indian Wells has been home to an ATP Masters Series tennis event since 1987, with a WTA women's tennis event taking place concurrently since 1989.

29. Which North Carolina city is part of the Piedmont Triad, alongside Winston-Salem and High Point?

From Quiz USA Alphabetically - Part G

Answer: Greensboro

The Piedmont Triad is one of the major transportation and manufacturing hubs of the Atlantic coast region of the USA. Greensboro was named after Major General Nathaniel Greene and was established in 1808.

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