Can You Match These American Landmarks to Their State?

By: Khadija Leon
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Can You Match These American Landmarks to Their State?
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About This Quiz

A landmark is defined as "an object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location." Many of these monuments hold symbolic meaning for both the city and the state that they are found in, and are often featured on many of their memorabilia. 

Whether you have these landmarks in person or not, many of them should be instantly recognizable because of how popular they are. Some examples include the Statue of Liberty - the gift from France, the Hoover Dam - the large bypass, St. Louis Arch - the gateway to the west, Golden Gate Bridge - linking San Francisco to the mainland, and Mount Rushmore - which features several presidents. 

How well do you know the different landmarks around the United States of America? If you were given images of these popular monuments, would you be able to identify them and tell which of the 50 states they are found in? Well, if you want to test your knowledge of these iconic places, then this is the quiz you need to take.

Grand Canyon AZ
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Which of these states is the Grand Canyon found in?
California
Texas
Arizona
Florida
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The Grand Canyon is a steep 277 miles long, 18 miles wide and just over a mile-deep canyon located near the Colorado River, in Arizona. It is one of the world’s most visited natural attractions, with an average of five million visitors a year.

fort sumpter
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Of the states listed below, Fort Sumpter can be seen in _____________.
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Illinois
Colorado
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Fort Sumpter is a sea fort located in Charleston, South Carolina, which is best remembered for protecting the U.S. during two battles of the American Civil War. What was once a high-walled and heavily-armed fortress is now open for public tours as part of the monument.

Chimney Rock NE
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Chimney Rock is found in ________________.
Alaska
Maryland
Hawaii
Nebraska
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Chimney Rock, which is located in Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina, is a 315-foot-tall rock formation that offers impressive views of the 6800-acre park. The granite monolith is accessible by elevator, but there are hiking trails throughout the entire park.

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Crater Lake OR
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Which of these states is Crater Lake seen in?
Oregon
Georgia
Arizona
Pennsylvania
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Crater Lake, just as its name says, is a crater lake located in Crater Lake National Lake, Oregon. It is over 2,000 feet deep, making it the deepest in the United States, and is famous for its iconic blue color and the clarity of its water.

Mesa Verde National Park CO
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The Mesa Verde National Park is found in _____________.
Colorado
Louisiana
Vermont
Nevada
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Wrong Answer

Mesa Verde National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Montezuma County, Colorado. Established in 1906 by then-President Theodore Roosevelt and the U.S. Congress, the park contains some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the country.

Little Rock Central High School
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_______________ is the location of the Little Rock Central High School.
South Dakota
Washington
Arkansas
Maine
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Little Rock Central High School, which is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a well-known site because it was the site of the forced school desegregation after the 1954 US Supreme Court ruled that school segregation was unconstitutional.

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Portland Head Light Maine
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To find the Portland Head Light, you need to go to ________________.
New York
Maine
New Jersey
New Mexico
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Portland Head Light is a lighthouse that can be found at the entrance of the Portland Harbor in the Gulf of Maine. It is one of the oldest lighthouses in the state, and the U.S. Coast Guard maintains its tower, automated light, and beacon.

Independence Hall PA
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Where is Independence Hall found?
Connecticut
Utah
Indiana
Philadelphia
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Independence Hall, which was completed in 1753, was the building where the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were both debated and signed. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it is now listed as a World Heritage Site.

The golden gate bridge
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Which of these states does the Golden Gate Bridge belong to?
New Hampshire
California
Michigan
Kentucky
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Wrong Answer

The Golden Gate Bridge is an almost 2-mile long suspension bridge that connects San Francisco with Marin County in California. Declared one of the wonders of the modern world, it took just over four years and 11 lives to build the bridge.

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cloud-gate-sculpture
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________________ is the state that the Cloud Gate can be seen in.
North Dakota
Rhode Island
Illinois
New Jersey
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Cloud Gate is a public sculpture that is the centerpiece of the AT&T Plaza in Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois. Commonly called “The Bean,” the 168 stainless steel plated sculpture was constructed between 2004 and 2006 by British Indian sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor.

rock and roll hall of fame
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Where is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame located?
Wyoming
North Carolina
Alabama
Ohio
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Wrong Answer

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which is located in Cleveland, Ohio is a museum that contains the history of the most influential artists and producers in the history of the music genre. It was established in 1983, and only very few people have been inducted into the hall of fame.

Kennedy space center
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The Kennedy Space Center can only be seen in ______________.
Florida
West Virginia
New Mexico
Oregon
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Wrong Answer

The John F. Kennedy Space Center, sometimes called the NASA Launch Operations Center, is located in Merritt Island, Florida. It is one of many national aeronautics and space administration centers and was the launch operation for Apollo and Skylab.

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Pearl Harbor
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Which of the following states is Pearl Harbor found in?
Oklahoma
Idaho
Hawaii
Virginia
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Pearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, which is best known for the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the immediate cause of the United States entry into the second World War.

French Quarter, LA
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If you want to see the French Quarter, you must go to ____________.
Nebraska
Louisiana
Montana
Wisconsin
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Wrong Answer

The French Quarter, also known as Vieux Carré, is a section of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1718 by a French businessman named Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city of New Orleans developed around the Vieux Carré, making it the oldest and central part of town.

Gateway Arch MI
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Which of these states can the Gateway Arch be seen in?
California
Missouri
Iowa
Arkansas
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Wrong Answer

The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot tall stainless-steel weighted arch located in St. Louise, Missouri. It is the tallest arch and the tallest man-made monument in the world, and an iconic symbol of the state. The popular tourist spot was designed by Finnish architect Ero Saarinen and was completed in 1965.

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the white house
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If you travel to ______________, you will find The White House in the photo.
Tennessee
Delaware
South California
Washington DC
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Wrong Answer

The White House is located in Washington D.C., which is not an official state. It is the official residence and place of work of the President of the United States of America. The complex includes the executive residence, the west wing, the east wing, and the executive offices.

Hoover Dam
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Many people travel to ____________ to see The Hoover Dam.
Nevada
Kansas
Ohio
Missouri
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Wrong Answer

The Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam located in the Black Canyon between Nevada and Arizona. The dam, which was once called Boulder Dam, was built in order to control floods, provide irrigation water and to produce hydroelectric power.

Churchill Downs
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Churchill Downs, the monument seen here, is found in which of the following states?
New York
Mississippi
Texas
Kentucky
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Wrong Answer

Churchill Downs, which is located in Louisville, Kentucky, is a thoroughbred racetrack famous for hosting the annual Kentucky Derby and occasionally the Breeder’s Cup. Of the many racetracks in the United States, it is ranked number 5th on the list.

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Fort_McHenry
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Where can Fort McHenry be found?
Florida
Colorado
Maryland
Alaska
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Wrong Answer

Fort McHenry is a coastal pentagonal bastion fort found in Baltimore, Maryland. The fort is best known for defending the Baltimore Harbor from the British Navy during the war of 1812. First built in 1798, it was used throughout both World Wars by the Coast Guard.

Bonaventure Cemetery GA
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By going to _________, you might be able to see Bonaventure Cemetery.
California
Georgia
Hawaii
Pennsylvania
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Wrong Answer

The Bonaventure Cemetery is a public cemetery located near the Wilmington River just east of Savannah, Georgia. Established in 1846, the 160-acre cemetery became famous after being featured in the novel "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" and the adapted movie directed by Clint Eastwood.

Statue of Liberty
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Which of these states is The Statue of Liberty found in?
New York
Massachusetts
Maryland
Maine
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Wrong Answer

The Statue of Liberty is a neoclassical sculpture that can be found on Liberty Island in the New York Harbor in New York City. The large copper statue, which was sculpted by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, was a gift from France to the people from the United States to celebrate their independence.

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Liberty Bell
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Of the states listed below, Liberty Bell can be seen in _____________.
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Vermont
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Wrong Answer

The Liberty Bell is a copper and tin tower bell located in Pennsylvania. The bell was rung to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence, but after 1830, it was seen as the as a symbol of the abolishment of slavery – giving it the name Liberty Bell.

The Wave AZ
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The Wave is found in ________________.
Washington
Utah
Arizona
South Dakota
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Wrong Answer

The Wave is a sandstorm rock formation located in Arizona and the border of Utah. The popular formations are known for their colorful, undulating forms as well as the difficult task of getting to the location. The attraction is so popular that a daily lottery is conducted to choose who gets to see it.

Carlsbad Caverns NM
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Which of these states is the Carlsbad Caverns seen in?
Minnesota
Connecticut
New Mexico
Indiana
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Wrong Answer

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a national park located in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico. The main attraction of the park is the caverns, which visitors can walk through on their own or with a knowledgeable tour guide.

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Mount Rushmore SD
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Mount Rushmore is seen in _____________.
Michigan
Kentucky
Hawaii
South Dakota
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Wrong Answer

The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture that was carved into a mountain and is located in Black Hills, South Dakota. It features four 60-foot sculptures of four former U.S. presidents: George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln.

The Alamo TX
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_______________ is the location of The Alamo.
Rhode Island
Texas
New Hampshire
Wyoming
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Wrong Answer

The Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas, commonly referred to as The Alamo, was a fortress of sorts used by the Roman Catholic Church during the 18th century. The World Heritage Site turned museum was the site of The Battle of the Alamo back in 1836.

the space needle Seattle WA
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To find the Space Needle, you need to go to ________________.
Alabama
North Carolina
New Jersey
Washington
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Wrong Answer

The Space Needle is an observation tower and an iconic monument in Seattle, Washington. Originally constructed for the World Fair in 1962, the structure remained and now draws an average of 2.5 million visitors every year.

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denali range AK
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Where is the Denali Range found?
Alaska
West Virginia
Oregon
Virginia
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Wrong Answer

The Denali, sometimes called Mount McKinley, is the highest mountain in North America with a summit elevation of 20,000 feet above sea level. The mountain, which is seen as a challenge to climbers, can be found in the Alaskan Range in Alaska.

Atlantic City NJ
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Which of these states does Atlantic City belong to?
Idaho
Oklahoma
New Jersey
Virginia
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Atlantic City, which is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, is a resort city known for its casinos, beaches, and its famous boardwalk. It is the home of the Miss America pageant, and it was the inspiration for the game Monopoly.

Marine Corps War Memorial_ Iwo Jima
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________________ is the state that the Iowa Jima Statue can be seen in.
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Montana
Virginia
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Wrong Answer

The United States Marine Corps War Memorial, also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, is a national memorial located in Arlington County, Virginia. Dedicated to the U.S. Marine Corps personnel who died in the country’s defense, the statue features six marines raising a flag.

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Graceland
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Where is Graceland located?
Delaware
South Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas
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Wrong Answer

Graceland is a mansion that sits on a 14-acre estate is located on the Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee. The house is famous because it belonged to the iconic Elvis Presley. Now in the care of his daughter, it opened to the public as a museum back in 1982.

Mall_of_America
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The Mall of America can only be seen in ______________.
Iowa
New York
Ohio
Minnesota
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Wrong Answer

The Mall of America is a shopping mall that opened in August 1992 and has an annual visitor count of 42 million. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, it has over 500 stores and takes up over 5 million square feet, making it the 5th largest mall in North America.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Which of the following states is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in?
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Indiana
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Wrong Answer

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a vehicular racing circuit located in Speedway, Indiana. The race track is home of the Brickyard 400, the Indianapolis 500, and the former home of the United States Grand Prix.

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Devil's tower WY
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If you want to see Devil's Tower, you must go to ____________.
California
Wyoming
Texas
Florida
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Devil's Tower, which is located in Crook County, Wyoming, is a laccolithic butte that stands almost 1300 feet above the Belle Fourche River from its summit to the base. Legend has it that the rock rose from the ground when girls being chased by bears prayed for protection.

empire state building
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Which of these states is the Empire State Building seen in?
New York
Massachusetts
Colorado
Arizona
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Empire State Building is a 102-story tall Art Deco building that was completed in 1931, at the time costing $41 million. Located in Midtown Manhattan in New York, it is the iconic building which King Kong is seen climbing, and it is also responsible for the state’s nickname.

Magic Kingdom disneyworld FL
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If you travel to ______________, you will find the Magic Kingdom.
Illinois
Maryland
Florida
Hawaii
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Magic Kingdom is a theme park and one of the many Walt Disney World resorts located in Orlando, Florida. The park, which opened on October 1st, 1971, is the most visited theme park in the world with an estimated number of 20 million visitors a year.

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Taos Pueblo NM
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Many people travel to ____________ to see Taos Pueblo.
Georgia
New Mexico
Colorado
Vermont
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Taos Pueblo is an old community that belongs to the Taos-speaking Native American tribe of the Pueblo people. Located in Taos, New Mexico, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the oldest inhabited communities in the country.

Washington Monument DC
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The Washington Monument is found in which of the following states?
South Dakota
Nevada
Maine
Washington DC
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Wrong Answer

The Washington Monument is a 554-feet stone obelisk that is both the tallest stone structure and obelisk in the world. Completed in 1888, it was constructed to honor George Washington and can be found in National Mall in Washington D.C.

Hollywood sign
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Where can the Hollywood sign be found?
Minnesota
Washington
California
Indiana
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Hollywood Sign is both an American landmark and cultural icon that overlooks the city of Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. The sign, which was completed in 1923, spells out the word “Hollywood” in 45-foot tall white capital letters.

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Bunker Hill Monument. MA
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By going to _________, you might be able to see Bunker Hill Monument.
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Wyoming
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Wrong Answer

The Bunker Hill Monument is a 220-foot-tall granite obelisk built to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place in July 1775. Located in Charlestown, Massachusetts, it was one of the first of its kind to be built in the United States.

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