Wikipedia:The United States 20,000 Challenge

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The 20,000 Challenge

Improve/create any article related to the United States whenever you feel like it!

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We started on November 1, 2016, and you can help!

More information Contents, List of contributors by U.S. state interests ...

The basic aim will be 20,000 article improvements and creations for the United States, based on The 20,000 Challenge.

The main focus is on improving existing article quality for the United States, fleshing out those stale old stubs or bloated/poorly sourced material and clean up, though all articles are welcome. However, please try to avoid creating shorter stubs and unsourced material.

Know somebody who might be interested in contributing? Alert them, and ask them to invite others! You can use {{US20 Invite}} to do so. Spread the word and try to get more Wikipedians involved!

Contents

Goals

To improve the quality of existing articles related to the United States, and to encourage more editors to improve general article quality and sourcing. Destubbing/cleaning up/sourcing stale older articles, particularly on places and landmarks, is especially welcome.
To encourage the creation of quality missing content, and build a highly comprehensive coverage of the United States on English Wikipedia. In doing so, to develop a detailed missing article directory for the U.S., by state and topic, to promote long-term growth and overall scope.
To generate a momentum for the U.S. and to stage contests/editathons which fuel growth and attract people to develop articles more evenly by area. Many state WikiProjects are currently barely active but might have a few dedicated editors who plow on and do most of the work anyway. If you feel like one of those people, this challenge could be a way to attract new editors to work on articles for your state, to increase interest, and to get projects more active again.
In the long term, to continue to build bridges with more institutions within the U.S. and to get them to see the potential of Wikipedia. To continue to get libraries, universities, and cultural institutions involved in hosting editathons and in forming partnerships with Wikipedia in contests to promote growth and interest in each state.

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After you have improved the article, add {{WikiProject United States|class=|importance=|WPUS50=yes}} to the article's talk page.

State interests

Sign your name under the state(s) which appeal(s) to you and to which you might contribute regularly.

List of contributors by U.S. state interests

Alabama

HurricaneGonzalo | Talk | Contribs 20:35, 7 December 2016 (UTC)
Windyshadow32 (talk) 05:00, 27 July 2020 (UTC)

Alaska

Rosiestep (talk) 03:42, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
Beeblebrox (talk) 22:11, 11 November 2016 (UTC)
NorthBySouthBaranof (talk) 04:17, 3 December 2016 (UTC)
Juneau Mike (talk) 11:58 5 November 2017 (AST)

American Samoa

Arizona

Asiaticus (talk) 05:02, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
Kyerjay (talk) 19:22, 26 December 2018 (UTC)
HelpingWorld (talk) 01:23, 2 February 2022 (UTC)

Arkansas

JAGUAR 21:53, 31 October 2016 (UTC)

California

--Impedehim (talk) 21:28, 9 September 2017 (UTC)
SWP13 (talk) 00:42, 25 April 2019 (UTC)
PequodOnStationAtLZ (talk) 17:08, 7 October 2024 (UTC)
NewishIdeas (talk) 19:27, 5 November 2024 (UTC)
CostalCal (talk) 05:48, 13 September 2025 (UTC)

Colorado

Killian441 (talk) 16:37, 8 November 2016 (UTC) - I'll be working mostly on historical articles.

Connecticut

AmericanAir88 (talk) 15:45, 26 September 2017 (UTC)
―Matthew J. Long -Talk-^☖ 21:04, 18 December 2017 (UTC)

Delaware

Jim McCloskey - JMM54321. Glad to help out! 26 Jan 2017

Florida

Erzahler (talk) 02:14, 12 November 2016 (UTC) I'm in. Contributions will be limited mainly to railroading and railroad history in Florida.

Georgia

--Reb1981 (talk) 03:37, 8 November 2016 (UTC) I would be happy to help
--Krelnik (talk) 12:43, 26 April 2017 (UTC) Working on some historic buildings and bios for people.
--- Coffeeandcrumbs 07:56, 8 July 2018 (UTC) Universities and early government
-- Mccunicano ☕️ 15:58, 22 January 2020 (UTC) History and transportation.
SWP13 (talk) 12:21, 5 March 2021 (UTC)

Guam

Brianhe (talk) 15:24, 8 November 2016 (UTC)

Hawaii

Mark Miller (talk) 10:33, 19 November 2016 (UTC) Native Hawaiian history, culture. US military (some small amount) Museums, institutions. Kingdom of Hawaii History. The Kamehameha and Kalakaua Dynasties, royal regalia, the Hawaiian Royal Family, geography, science, politics and religion of the islands.
Carbrera (talk) 00:25, 10 February 2017 (UTC) Hawaiian architecture (locales, buildings, resorts, etc.).

Idaho

SWP13 (talk) 03:47, 16 February 2020 (UTC)
Mjquinn_id (talk) 20:43, 13 August 2021 (UTC)

Illinois

--Dicewitch (talk) 03:16, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
--MidwestCuttlefish (talk) 16:20, 13 December 2016 (UTC)
-- TeriEmbrey (talk) 15:34, 2 January 2017 (UTC)
-- bobthecow (talk) 19:15, 3 March 2017 (UTC)
-- AyyImHere (talk)
--K. Peake 09:30, 24 December 2020 (UTC) – working on expanding Kanye West articles
--Jumpy542

Indiana

Evking22 (talk) 02:43, 8 November 2016 (UTC) (Proud to be a Hoosier!)
--Bluejay Young (talk) 03:03, 8 November 2016 (UTC) I'm interested in anything that promotes Indiana's progressives in politics and faith, like Robert Dale Owens.
Stinger20 (talk) 03:24, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
Rosalina523 (talk) 15:21, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
prmcd16 👽 ^(u)•(t) 18:37, 28 December 2016 (UTC)

Iowa

HurricaneGonzalo | Talk | Contribs 20:35, 7 December 2016 (UTC)
✶Qux yz ✶ 19:07, 9 October 2024 (UTC)

Kansas

Kmwebber (talk) 19:47, 11 November 2016 (UTC)Kmwebber
Zamorakphat (talk) 21:34, 23 November 2016 (UTC)
Paul McDonald (talk) 14:41, 14 March 2018 (UTC)

Kentucky

Stinger20 (talk) 03:24, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
MariAdkins (talk)
Mitzi.humphrey (talk) 15:27, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
Ost (talk) 16:26, 9 November 2016 (UTC)
Sydney Poore/FloNight ♥♥♥♥ 15:25, 17 November 2016 (UTC)
Randolph.hollingsworth (talk) 21:22, 17 November 2016 (UTC)
Brianhe (talk) 06:04, 22 November 2016 (UTC)
Sbbarker19 (talk) 05:11, 10 May 2018 (UTC)

Louisiana

Mitzi.humphrey (talk) 15:29, 8 November 2016 (UTC)

Maine

—General534 (talk) 14:36, 23 February 2017 (UTC) ClaudeDavid (talk) 16:59, 19 April 2020 (UTC)

Maryland

RickinBaltimore (talk) 16:47, 1 November 2016 (UTC) - Primarily within articles related to Baltimore and the surrounding area
«Marylandstater» ^«^reply^» I'm in too!
Chrissymad (talk) 14:56, 10 November 2016 (UTC) I'm in too!

Massachusetts

HurricaneCovid _(contribs) 02:04, 20 January 2021 (UTC) - i will mainly work in Massachusetts articles

Michigan

7&6=thirteen (☎) 17:46, 9 November 2017 (UTC)
SWP13 (talk) 17:02, 17 October 2019 (UTC)
RoundSquare (talk) 22:02, 8 January 2021 (UTC)

Minnesota

HurricaneGonzalo | Talk | Contribs 20:35, 7 December 2016 (UTC)
Chestertheraccoon (talk) 05:35, 15 January 2017 (UTC)
Carbrera (talk) 00:26, 10 February 2017 (UTC) Minnesotan architecture (locales, buildings, shopping centers, etc.).

Mississippi

HurricaneGonzalo | Talk | Contribs 20:35, 7 December 2016 (UTC)
Userjack6880 (talk) 13:30, 6 April 2020 (UTC)

Missouri

ShannonSDavis (talk) 08:38, 19 January 2017 (UTC)
Marketstel (talk) 22:58, 3 June 2018 (UTC)
Roasted (talk) 19:23, 18 February 2023 (UTC)
SamuelNelsonGISP (talk) 7:50, April 5th, 2025 (CDT)

Montana

Sure! Montanabw^(talk) 18:05, 4 November 2016 (UTC)
KingJeff1970 (talk) 16:37, 9 November 2016 (UTC)
Tim1965 (talk) 17:36, 22 November 2016 (UTC)

Nebraska

HurricaneGonzalo | Talk | Contribs 20:35, 7 December 2016 (UTC)

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

Lionsdude148 (talk) 4:10, 4 September 2017 (UTC)
ThePeterRamirezShow (talk) 8:30, December 3, 2019 ( EST)

New Mexico

Asiaticus (talk) 05:06, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
Quercusechinus (talk) 03:05, 3 December 2016 (UTC)
Kehkou (talk) 09:20, 10 March 2017 (UTC)

New York

Great Great Grandson (talk) 00:42, 10 April 2018 (UTC)
Trillfendi (talk) 00:47, 9 May 2019 (UTC) Specifically New York City
Alexcs114 (talk) 09:05, 5 April 2023 (UTC) | Generally focused on Elections-related content

North Carolina

MWright96 (talk) 19:11, 1 November 2016 (UTC)
Mr.Election (talk) 10:20, 6 November 2016 (UTC) I'll contribute by making shaded SVG maps for North Carolina elections.
Penny Richards (talk) 04:59, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
LucasOne (talk) 12:57 8 November 2016 (UTC)
Cole1221 (talk) 17:47 8 November 2016 (UTC)
Indy beetle (talk) 06:06, 10 November 2016 (UTC)
TonyBallioni (talk) 01:53, 31 January 2017 (UTC)
EoRdE6^{(Come Talk to Me!)} 16:34, 14 February 2017 (UTC)

North Dakota

HurricaneGonzalo | Talk | Contribs 01:44, 10 November 2016 (UTC) I'll help whenever I can.
Diolaneiuma215 | Talk | Contribs 17:58, 28 January 2026 (UTC) Hi I'm a little new but I've been making/fixing up township articles for North Dakota!

Northern Mariana Islands

Ohio

Stinger20 (talk) 03:23, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
Cleveland Todd (talk) 16:46, 11 November 2016 (UTC)
Tim1965 (talk) 17:36, 22 November 2016 (UTC)
~SuperHamster Talk Contribs 22:51, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
Blervis (talk) 22:51, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
Rimmel.Edits Talk 22:52, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
5krunguy (talk) 20:50, 1 March 2017 (UTC)
ProfessorTofty (talk) 04:57, 12 April 2017 (UTC)

Oklahoma

Bruin2 (talk) 00:47, 6 November 2016 (UTC)
TheHistoryKnower (talk) 12:25, 8 December 2016 (UTC)

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Marketstel (talk) 22:58, 3 June 2018 (UTC)
The Bon-Ton (talk) 1:27, 28 July 2019 (UTC)

Puerto Rico

Rhode Island

South Carolina

HurricaneGonzalo | Talk | Contribs 20:35, 7 December 2016 (UTC)
Gary "Roach" Sanderson (talk) 01:01, 24 May 2017 (UTC)

ok DunvarLid (talk) 17:21, 1 August 2020 (UTC)

South Dakota

HurricaneGonzalo | Talk | Contribs 20:35, 7 December 2016 (UTC)

Tennessee

Wylie pedia 03:23, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
Mitzi.humphrey (talk) 15:31, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
OIM20 (talk) 23:34, 24 July 2023 (UTC)

Texas

MWright96 (talk) 19:25, 1 November 2016 (UTC)
Asiaticus (talk) 05:06, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
VinceLeibowitz (talk
Michael Barera (talk) 03:08, 22 November 2016 (UTC)
Kehkou (talk) 09:23, 10 March 2017 (UTC)
Redolta📱 ^Contribs 17:57, 31 December 2016 (UTC)
Megalibrarygirl (talk) 16:45, 5 April 2017 (UTC)
Copper1993 (talk) 20:02, 27 April 2021 (UTC)

Utah

Asiaticus (talk) 05:06, 8 November 2016 (UTC)

Vermont

Virginia

--Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 05:33, 8 November 2016 (UTC) Not sure what kind of time I'll have, but I'll try to do a little bit here and there.
-- Mitzi.humphrey (talk) 15:22, 8 November 2016 (UTC)Yes, I'll be happy to contribute.
James_Shelton32 (talk) I will add or edit a few Articles in the Richmond Area. 12 December 2016

Virgin Islands

Washington

Washington, D.C.

Tim1965 (talk) 18:01, 28 November 2016 (UTC)

West Virginia

West Virginian (talk) 14:57, 15 November 2016 (UTC)

Wisconsin

Dolotta (talk) 23:45, 1 November 2016 (UTC)
KDTW Flyer (talk) 03:23, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
Orange Mike | Talk 03:28, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
JTP ^{(talk • contribs)} 15:24, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
Let's do this! TheBigFish (talk) 22:05, 26 November 2016 (UTC)
Jeff the quiet (talk) 03:25, 26 April 2017 (UTC)
Cherrell410 (talk) 01:21, 19 May 2022 (UTC)

Wyoming

HurricaneGonzalo | Talk | Contribs 20:35, 7 December 2016 (UTC)

Participants

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List of participants

♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:16, 31 October 2016 (UTC) (Very busy but will try to contribute the occasional article)
JAGUAR 21:53, 31 October 2016 (UTC)
Knope7 (talk) 00:17, 1 November 2016 (UTC)
MWright96 (talk) 07:27, 1 November 2016 (UTC)
Shelley V. Adams ‹blame
credit› 11:30, 1 November 2016 (UTC)
epicgenius - (talk) 12:30, 1 November 2016 (UTC)
--Another Believer _(Talk) 15:29, 1 November 2016 (UTC) — Oregon, Washington, possibly Texas
Bri (talk) 19:08, 1 November 2016 (UTC)
Sounder Bruce 22:57, 1 November 2016 (UTC) — Washington
Neutrality^talk 23:02, 1 November 2016 (UTC)
MB298 (talk) 23:47, 1 November 2016 (UTC) – Oregon places, state legislators of any state
Indy beetle (talk) 01:01, 2 November 2016 (UTC) – (Rather busy, will try to contribute. Anything North Carolina, Kennedy brothers, or 1960s politics)
TheCatalyst31 ^{Reaction•Creation} 01:55, 2 November 2016 (UTC) – Mainly Illinois and Wisconsin
Tokyogirl79LVA (talk) 13:00, 2 November 2016 (UTC)
– Muboshgu (talk) 19:10, 4 November 2016 (UTC)
--MrLinkinPark333 (talk) 18:33, 5 November 2016 (UTC)
— Rhododendrites ^talk \\ 23:33, 5 November 2016 (UTC)
--Mhhossein ^talk 12:52, 7 November 2016 (UTC)
--Kiraroshi1976^talk 9:42, 7 November 2016 (UTC)
-- Wikidemon (talk) Love it! 02:48, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
-- Evking22 (talk) I guess I'll have to take time off Google Map Maker just to work on this project. Oh well! 9:53, 7 November 2016 (UTC)
-- KDTW Flyer (talk) 03:25, 8 November 2016 (UTC) - Wisconsin and border states
-- James_Shelton32(talk) Mostly Virginia and North Carolina. 8 November 2016
-- Penny Richards (talk) 05:00, 8 November 2016 (UTC)
-- Central Data Bank (tank), mostly New York City and the northeast. 8 November 2016
-- JTP ^{(talk • contribs)} 15:24, 8 November 2016 (UTC), mostly Wisconsin, but I contribute to anything that needs help.
--Paul McDonald (talk) 13:26, 8 November 2016 (UTC), I can hit the Kansas articles
--Rosalina523 (talk) 15:31, 8 November 2016 (UTC), Indiana history-related stubs
--Mitzi.humphrey (talk) 15:44, 8 November 2016 (UTC) Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky stubs.
--VinceLeibowitz (talk) Texas history and county related articles
-- Killian441 (talk) 16:37, 8 November 2016 (UTC) Colorado articles, I'm very busy but will do what I can.
-- FriarTuck1981 (talk) 02:02, 9 November 2016 (UTC) USA, all the way... and New Jersey, of course. ;-)
Ost (talk) 16:30, 9 November 2016 (UTC)
Chrissymad (talk) 14:59, 10 November 2016 (UTC) leaving for vacation soon but will contribute before and after! Maryland
Stinger20 (talk) 20:35, 10 November 2016 (UTC)
Bruin2 Already working on upgrading articles for Oklahoma. Bruin2 (talk) 04:14, 11 November 2016 (UTC)
Leo Bonilla (talk) 21:38, 11 November 2016 (UTC)
--Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 09:17, 13 November 2016 (UTC) - doing stuff wherever I find it
-- Jennica misc. any and all. Mostly ref clean up - Jennica✿ ^Talk 06:50, 15 November 2016 (UTC)
West Virginian As my name suggests, I will be expanding existing articles and producing new articles related to West Virginia topics. -- West Virginian (talk) 17:23, 15 November 2016 (UTC)
Gabe Iglesia (talk) 21:48, 15 November 2016 (UTC)
Drew S. Palmquist (talk)
Sydney Poore/FloNight ♥♥♥♥ 15:40, 17 November 2016 (UTC)
Randolph Hollingsworth - primarily Kentucky history-related Randolph.hollingsworth (talk) 21:25, 17 November 2016 (UTC)
Drdpw (talk) 03:13, 19 November 2016 (UTC) - Articles related to the Federal Government and the Constitution.
Calidum ¤ 04:34, 20 November 2016 (UTC) - Mostly politics, New England items as well.
Quercusechinus (talk) 03:11, 3 December 2016 (UTC) - New Mexico
KingAntenor (talk) 09:24, 20 December 2016 (UTC) - Florida, others
prmcd16 👽 ^(u)•(t) 18:38, 28 December 2016 (UTC)
~SuperHamster Talk Contribs 22:51, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
Blervis (talk) 22:51, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
Rimmel.Edits Talk 22:55, 25 January 2017 (UTC)
JMM54321 (talk) 14:30, 26 January 2017 (UTC)
TonyBallioni (talk) 01:58, 31 January 2017 (UTC)
Werónika (talk) 23:32, 4 February 2017 (UTC)
EoRdE6^{(Come Talk to Me!)} 16:34, 14 February 2017 (UTC)
Megalibrarygirl (talk) 17:00, 5 April 2017 (UTC)
ProfessorTofty (talk) 04:56, 12 April 2017 (UTC)
StrayBolt (talk) 20:38, 21 April 2017 (UTC)
Smt42 (talk) 15 June 2017
Adityavagarwal (talk) 13:40, 4 October 2017 (UTC)
Nat965 (talk) 19:15, 8 January 2018 (UTC)
AmericanAir88 (talk) 01:35, 12 January 2018 (UTC)
Oceanflynn (talk) Oceanflynn (talk) 19:12, 22 January 2018 (UTC)
Thsmi002 (talk) 03:38, 18 February 2018 (UTC)
1bcdbackup (talk). I'll be "de-stubbing" California articles 1bcdbackup (talk) 18:02, 23 February 2018 (UTC)
DJ Cane (talk) 23:06, 4 March 2018 (UTC) Adding articles for geographic features in the Pacific Northwest.
--- Coffeeandcrumbs 07:52, 8 July 2018 (UTC)
Sheriff | ☎ 911 | 19:44, 19 December 2018 (UTC) I will be mainly creating articles on politicians!
Kyerjay (talk) 00:48, 22 December 2018 (UTC)
SWP13 (talk) 00:44, 25 April 2019 (UTC)
Trillfendi (talk) 00:46, 9 May 2019 (UTC) I don’t have a preference for any state, I mainly care about new politicians and making sure those running for office have an appropriate article. I also care about social movements, protests, boycotts, etc. and American businesses.
Yompi20 (talk) 21:27, 7 June 2019 (UTC) I plan to mostly work on articles for Oregon.
HickoryOughtShirt?4 (talk) 07:48, 30 December 2019 (UTC)
Mccunicano ☕️ 16:08, 22 January 2020 (UTC) Georgia, Washington
Userjack6880 ((talk)) 13:30, 6 April 2020 (UTC) Mostly Mississippi, will work on others.
Qwerty325 (talk) 00:46, 11 June 2020 (UTC) I will work on Massachusetts articles mainly.
Windyshadow32 (talk) 05:00, 27 July 2020 (UTC)
NicoARicoA (^{Talk to me}/_{What I been doing}) 18:59, 24 August 2020 (UTC)
Jon698 (talk) 18:26, 9 October 2020 (UTC)
19jshi (talk) 17:43, 29 November 2020 (UTC)
Bigmike2346 (talk)
K. Peake (talk) 09:28, 24 December 2020
RoundSquare 22:01, 8 January 2021 (UTC)
# ❆ AKAZA ❆ 10:33, 16 February 2021 (UTC) Shipwrecks, mainly in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. 10:33, 16 February 2021 (UTC) Shipwrecks, mainly in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
originalmess^{busta rhyme} 19:56, 9 April 2021 (UTC)
evrik 6 May 2021
Riley1012 (talk) 12:12, 13 May 2021 (UTC)
Explodicator7331 (talk) 15:00, 3 November 2021 (UTC) Maybe stuff in Oklahoma?
HelpingWorld (talk) 01:21, 2 February 2022 (UTC) I will try to create articles about Arizona!
Masohpotato (talk) Focusing on Oregon mostly but will work on all of us occasionally. GOvernment articles.
R. J. Dockery (talk) Author of several American biographic articles; California resident.
Nerd271 (talk) 21:25, 27 December 2023 (UTC) Mostly infrastructure, demographics, and education.
Roasted (talk) 17:23, 18 February 2024 (UTC) Biographies, and sometimes other things.
SL93 (talk) 03:06, 23 June 2024 (UTC)
TWOrantula^TM (enter the web) 17:54, 12 July 2024 (UTC)
Bpuddin (talk) 05:24, 30 August 2024 (UTC), mainly politicians and some random stuff
Di (they-them) (talk) 17:34, 6 September 2024 (UTC)
PequodOnStationAtLZ (talk) 17:13, 7 October 2024 (UTC) They're calling me the John Steinbeck of Wikipedia articles about California politicians
Moondragon21 (talk) 15:54, 18 June 2025 (UTC) - primarily elections
Longestview (talk) 19:31, 26 June 2025 (UTC) – also primarily elections
RevelationDirect (talk) 01:38, 26 July 2025 (UTC)
M. Billoo 20:25, 13 August 2025 (UTC)
CostalCal (talk) 05:48, 13 September 2025 (UTC)

Article achievements

Please list U.S.-related articles you have improved/created here starting in November 2016. Place newer entries at the bottom of the list. Be sure to note whether it's a new article or destubbing, an article cleanup/expansion/reference improvement, etc., and be sure to credit yourself.

Please try to ensure that all entries are sourced with formatted citations and that there are no unsourced claims. Try to avoid creating short stubs, though lengthy stubs are welcome. Embolden entries which have been promoted to GA/FA status following successful nominations.

Once you have finished adding your article to the list below, please put it in the state by state list for categorization.