A capitol is the building where our elected state officials meet and work. A capital is the city where that building is located. Our state capitol building is located in Lincoln, our state capital.
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Before Nebraska became a state in 1867, Omaha was the capital. The legislature of Nebraska Territory first met in January 1855 in a building donated by a local business. A new building (shown here), the second and last territorial capitol, was completed in 1858. This building was later torn down to make room for Omaha's Central High School.