4th Grade Social Studies - Southeast Region States - Free Printable

Let's solve this step by step.

We are given a map of the Southeastern United States, with 12 states numbered from 1 to 12. Our task is to match each capital city listed below to the correct numbered state on the map.

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Step 1: Identify the states based on their shape and location.

Here’s how we can identify each numbered state:

1. State 1: Easternmost, coastal — North Carolina
2. State 2: North of NC, borders Virginia and Tennessee — Tennessee
3. State 3: Southernmost, peninsular — Florida
4. State 4: Northeast corner, borders Virginia — Virginia
5. State 5: Western edge, bordering Mississippi — Arkansas
6. State 6: Coastal, east of Tennessee — South Carolina
7. State 7: Central, between Alabama and Tennessee — Alabama
8. State 8: South of Tennessee, west of Georgia — Georgia
9. State 9: West of Virginia, north of Tennessee — Kentucky
10. State 10: Between Arkansas and Alabama — Mississippi
11. State 11: Southwest, borders Louisiana — Louisiana
12. State 12: Northwest, borders Kentucky — West Virginia

Wait! Let’s double-check that. The region is called "Southeast State Capitals", so we should only include the Southeastern U.S. states.

But West Virginia (12) and Kentucky (9) are sometimes considered part of the Southeast, but let’s confirm which states are in the Southeast region.

The Southeastern U.S. typically includes:
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia

That’s 10 states. But there are 12 numbers here.

Wait — let's recheck the map.

Looking at the map:

- Number 12 is in the northwest, bordering Virginia and Kentucky — that’s West Virginia.
- Number 9 is west of Virginia, north of Tennessee — that’s Kentucky.
- Number 4 is northeast of Kentucky — that’s Virginia.
- Number 6 is south of Virginia — South Carolina.
- Number 1 is south of South Carolina — North Carolina.
- Number 3 is southern tip — Florida.
- Number 8 is central, south of Tennessee — Georgia.
- Number 7 is west of Georgia — Alabama.
- Number 10 is west of Alabama — Mississippi.
- Number 5 is west of Mississippi — Arkansas.
- Number 11 is southwest of Mississippi — Louisiana.
- Number 2 is between Kentucky and Alabama — Tennessee.

So all 12 states are labeled, but Arkansas and West Virginia are not always considered "Southeast" — but they are included here.

Now, let's list the capitals and match them to the correct state number.

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Step 2: List capitals and their corresponding states

| Capital | State | Number |
|----------------|------------------|--------|
| Atlanta | Georgia | 8 |
| Baton Rouge | Louisiana | 11 |
| Charleston | South Carolina | 6 |
| Columbia | South Carolina? No — wait! Wait, Columbia is South Carolina's capital. But we already have Charleston?

Wait — Charleston is a city in South Carolina, but it is not the capital. The capital of South Carolina is Columbia.

Similarly:
- Richmond = Virginia → #4
- Raleigh = North Carolina → #1
- Nashville = Tennessee → #2
- Montgomery = Alabama → #7
- Jackson = Mississippi → #10
- Baton Rouge = Louisiana → #11
- Tallahassee = Florida → #3
- Frankfort = Kentucky → #9
- Atlanta = Georgia → #8
- Columbia = South Carolina → #6
- Little Rock = Arkansas → #5
- Charleston = ??? Wait — Charleston is NOT a state capital.

Wait — this is a problem.

Let’s look at the list again:

> □ Atlanta
> □ Baton Rouge
> □ Charleston
> □ Columbia
> □ Frankfort
> □ Jackson
> □ Little Rock
> □ Montgomery
> □ Nashville
> □ Raleigh
> □ Richmond
> □ Tallahassee

But Charleston is not a state capital. It's the capital of South Carolina? No — Columbia is the capital of South Carolina.

Actually, Charleston is a major city in South Carolina, but Columbia is the capital.

So why is Charleston listed?

Wait — maybe it's a typo or mistake?

No — let's check the capitals:

- Alabama: Montgomery → #7
- Arkansas: Little Rock → #5
- Florida: Tallahassee → #3
- Georgia: Atlanta → #8
- Kentucky: Frankfort → #9
- Louisiana: Baton Rouge → #11
- Mississippi: Jackson → #10
- North Carolina: Raleigh → #1
- South Carolina: Columbia → #6
- Tennessee: Nashville → #2
- Virginia: Richmond → #4
- West Virginia: Charleston → #12

Ah! Here’s the key!

Charleston is the capital of West Virginia.

Yes! That’s correct.

So:

- Charleston → West Virginia → #12

And Columbia → South Carolina → #6

So now we can match all.

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Final Matching:

| Capital | State | Number |
|----------------|------------------|--------|
| Atlanta | Georgia | 8 |
| Baton Rouge | Louisiana | 11 |
| Charleston | West Virginia | 12 |
| Columbia | South Carolina | 6 |
| Frankfort | Kentucky | 9 |
| Jackson | Mississippi | 10 |
| Little Rock | Arkansas | 5 |
| Montgomery | Alabama | 7 |
| Nashville | Tennessee | 2 |
| Raleigh | North Carolina | 1 |
| Richmond | Virginia | 4 |
| Tallahassee | Florida | 3 |

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Now, fill in the blanks:

Write the number of the state for each capital:

- Atlanta → 8
- Baton Rouge → 11
- Charleston → 12
- Columbia → 6
- Frankfort → 9
- Jackson → 10
- Little Rock → 5
- Montgomery → 7
- Nashville → 2
- Raleigh → 1
- Richmond → 4
- Tallahassee → 3

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✔ Final Answer:

```
□ Atlanta → 8
□ Baton Rouge → 11
□ Charleston → 12
□ Columbia → 6
□ Frankfort → 9
□ Jackson → 10
□ Little Rock → 5
□ Montgomery → 7
□ Nashville → 2
□ Raleigh → 1
□ Richmond → 4
□ Tallahassee → 3
```

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Explanation:

This worksheet tests knowledge of U.S. state capitals and geography. Each state in the Southeast region is labeled with a number. By identifying the state associated with each capital, you can match the capital to its correct number.

Key points:
- Charleston is the capital of West Virginia, not South Carolina.
- Columbia is the capital of South Carolina.
- Tallahassee is the capital of Florida.
- All other capitals match correctly with their respective states.

✔ This completes the task.