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Starla said that her little sister plans to attend Spelman College
after she graduates from Westside High School.
The robber ran out of the First National Bank and tore down
State Street.
Do not capitalize general, nonspecific place names.
On our trip to Atlanta, we visited an amusement park, an art
museum, and the historic church where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
preached.
We also saw a show at a theater and took in a Braves game at
the stadium.
Starla plans to attend college after she graduates from high
school.
The robber ran out of the bank and tore down the street.
Compass Points
Do not capitalize compass points unless they refer to a specific
geographical area.
Examples Showing When to Capitalize
