Capital or Capitol?

What is the difference between these two? Here’s how it breaks down . . .

The Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government in a state or nation.

The Capitol is the building in which the state legislative body meets.

For information about Ohio’s Capitol & State Houses, click here.

The Capital City of Ohio is Columbus.

City of Columbus, Ohio
Learn about Columbus, get citizen and business information, access city departments, and get links to more.
Source: City of Columbus, OH

Experience Columbus
“Festivals and exhibits, concerts, shows and games. Whatever you decide to do while you're here, if you like variety, you'll find it in Columbus.”
Source: Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau