Before today’s post, Gary wants to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope that 2015 becomes the best year ever for me and my readers.

This new series is a throwback to the game, “Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?” I will give a brief description of a place, including its latitude and longitude and several “interesting” facts about the location. I will also try to include a picture or two from my visit to the place. You, the reader, can then hazard a guess to answer the question posed in the game.

I will reveal the correct location on the following day. Hopefully, this type of post will encourage interaction and perhaps stimulate comments. Good Luck!

The answer to yesterday’s place (#277) is Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA 

Where in the World is Gary?   #278

Latitude — 38° 58′ North

Longitude — 76° 30′ West

The original name of this place was Providence. It was once the capital of the United States; it is still a state capital. This place is the oldest state capital in the US still in use. Its State House has the largest wooden dome in the US.

State House

John Paul Jones, a hero of the War of 1812, is buried here.

John Paul Jones’ Tomb

Sailors often begin their careers here.