Delaware State Information Guide

Capital: Dover

December 07, 1787 (1st State)

With the state motto of "Liberty and Independence," it's no surprise that Delaware was the first of the original 13 states of the Union; it's often called the "First" or "Diamond State." The state's name comes from the original governor of Virginia, Thomas West, Lord De La Warr. William Penn acquired the land that makes up Delaware to keep his Pennsylvania colony from being landlocked. Today, Delaware is one of the most industrialized states, known for its chemical research. Dover is the capital; the Delaware state flower is the peach blossom. Delaware, one of the thirteen colonies, gained its distinction as the "First State" when it was the first to ratify the Constitution on December 7, 1787.

Delaware State State Resources and State Information

Delaware Almanac: Facts and Figures, Economy, and Geography

• Delaware Almanac
• Delaware Economy
• Delaware Geography

Delaware College, Universities, and Schools

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Delaware Medias

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Delaware History, Timelines, and Famous People

• Delaware First Inhabitants
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Delaware Counties

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Delaware Symbols

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Other Delaware Resources

• Missing Children
• CapitolImpact.com - Government Gateway
• Kaiser StateHealthFacts.org - Health Facts
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
• Encyclopedia Britannic
• CareerBuilders - Jobs
• National Park Guide
• State Home Page
• State Transportation Department