I'm reviving an old timeline I've previously worked on, one relating to very different early history of the United States.
Anyway, I found out that, in 1783, Congress approved the creation of 2 separate capitals, one for the north, and one for the south, since the south would not accept a capital in the north, and vice versa. One capital was supposed to be in Virginia, on the Potomac River opposite of Georgetown. The other, was to be on the Delaware River near Germantown, Pennsylvania (now in Philadelphia). This plan was later rejected and the present location was decided upon as a compromise.
In this timeline, Benedict Arnold surpasses the heroic role of Washington and manages to become the first President. Because of this, Washington's role in helping to place the capital on the Potomac is done away with, and a central capital is not established. Thus, 2 capitals.
I'd prefer not to name either capital after an individual, but appropriate names are hard to come by.
One can be Columbia, that's an easy one. But I need help thinking of a name for the other...
I was thinking something Latin, but I'm up for any good suggestion that makes sense.
Thanks to anyone who helps me out here!