Nevada – Nevada's capital is Carson City

(Pronounced nuh-vad-uh and kahr-suhn city)

To remember the capital of the US state Nevada, use the following mnemonic:

It's never harder (Nevada) than pushing a car, with your son in to a city (Carson City).

Interesting facts about Carson City:

- Named After a Legend: The city is named after the frontiersman Kit Carson, even though he only explored the region and never actually lived there.

- A Capital That Swallowed a County: In 1969, the local government merged completely with surrounding Ormsby County, transforming the small capital into an independent municipality stretching toward Lake Tahoe.

- Minted History: The city is home to a historic building that once operated as an official branch of the United States Mint, producing millions in gold and silver coins before becoming a state museum.