Delaware History
Delaware Guide
Delaware History
| Delaware State Information | Delaware State Population |
| Delaware State Symbols | Delaware Colleges and Universities |
| Delaware Colony | Delaware Sports |
| Delaware State History | Delaware State Images |
Delaware State Information
| State of Delaware | |
| Delaware State Demonym | Delawarean |
| Delaware State Capital | Dover |
| Delaware State Largest City | Wilmington |
| Delaware State Area | Ranked 49th in the US |
| - Total | 2,490 sq mi (6,452 km2) |
| - Width | 30 miles (48 km) |
| - Length | 96 miles (154 km) |
| - % water | 21.5 |
| - Latitude | 38° 27′ N to 39° 50′ N |
| - Longitude | 75° 3′ W to 75° 47′ W |
| Delaware State Population | Ranked 45th in the US |
| - Total | 885,122 (2009 est.) 783,600 (2000) |
| - Density | 442.6/sq mi (170.87/km2) Ranked 6th in the US |
| - Median income | $50,152 (12th) |
| Delaware State Elevation | |
| - Highest point | near Ebright Azimuth 447.85 ft (136.5 m) |
| - Mean | 59 ft (18 m) |
| - Lowest point | Atlantic Ocean 0 ft (0 m) |
| Delaware State Before Statehood | Delaware Colony |
| Delaware State Admission to Union | December 7, 1787 (1st) |
| Delaware State Governor | Jack A. Markell (D) |
| Delaware State Lieutenant Governor | Matthew P. Denn (D) |
| Delaware State Legislature | General Assembly |
| - Upper house | Senate |
| - Lower house | House of Representatives |
| U.S. Senators | Thomas R. Carper (D) Edward Kaufman (D) |
| U.S. House delegation | Michael Castle (R) |
| Delaware State Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Delaware State Abbreviations | DE Del. US-DE |
| Delaware State Website | http://delaware.gov |
Delaware State Symbols
| Delaware State Symbols | |
|---|---|
| Delaware State Animate Insignia | |
| Delaware State Bird(s) | Blue Hen Chicken |
| Delaware State Butterfly | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail |
| Delaware State Fish | Weakfish |
| Delaware State Flower(s) | Peach blossom |
| Delaware State Insect | Ladybug |
| Delaware State Tree | American Holly |
| Delaware State Inanimate Insignia | |
| Delaware State Beverage | Milk |
| Delaware State Colors | Colonial Blue, Buff |
| Delaware State Fossil | Belemnite |
| Delaware State Mineral | Sillimanite |
| Delaware State Slogan(s) | It's Good Being First |
| Delaware State Soil | Greenwich |
| Delaware State Song(s) | Our Delaware |
Delaware Colony
| British Colony 1664–1776 | |
| Capital | New Castle, Delaware |
| Language(s) | English |
| Government | Constitutional monarchy |
| Legislature | General Assembly of Delaware Colony |
| History | |
| - Established | 1664 |
| - Independence | 1776 |
| Currency | Pound sterling |
Delaware State History
Delaware was also known as Lenni Lenape. It consists of three countries combined together, before the time of William Penn, each having its own settlement history, since 1680. Maryland covered most of the parts of southern and western Delaware until 1767. Economic and political circle of Philadelphia covered all of the state.
Delaware History
Long back, several Native American groups of the Delaware were explored by Europeans. To represent the United States in miniature, the population was divided on some of the major issues in American history due to its geographical location as well as settlement pattern.
History says that, Delaware, being among the thirteen colonies, had also taken a part in American Revolution and fought against British in the year 1776. That is how it got converted to ‘Delaware State’. Delaware was a slave state that stayed in the Union during the American Civil War. According to the Delaware’s governor at the time, Delaware had been the first state to encircle the Union by approving the Constitution and would be the last to leave it.
The British attacked Delaware and occupied it partially from September 1777 till June 1778. The Dutch were forcibly removed by the British. The British claimed the Delaware River watershed, based on the explorations of John Cabot in 1497. The area was home to the Lenni Lenape, Susquehanna, and other Native American tribes before the Delaware was settled by Europeans.
A long and a proud one, is the Delaware’s history.“There were several symbols of Delaware that reflects our state’s unique history, economy and natural surroundings”, said Blue Hen to the State Seal. According to the Delaware General Assembly Act, each and every symbol has been added and approved to the Delaware code.
Delaware is called a “Diamond State” with a motto of ‘Liberty and Independence’. Delaware, being among the most industrialized states, is very popular for its contribution in chemical industry. State flower of Delaware is the peach blossom. Capital of this state is Dover.
The name of the state originated from the original governor of Virginia, Thomas West, Lord De La Warr. Delaware’s beaches are a place to vacation. Its State Parks are open to all. Sales tax is banned in Delaware and so it became a Shopping Destination. Library and Museum of Haqley keeps many age old evidences of this state and its history. There are restored mills here, old gardens, and also a workers' community. The rich history of Delaware is evident. This is truly a significant historic place.
Delaware State Population
| Census Year | New Castle County population |
percentage of state population |
Kent County population |
percentage of state population |
Sussex County population |
percentage of state population |
Delaware total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 19,688 | 33% | 18,920 | 32% | 20,488 | 35% | 59,096 |
| 1800 | 25,361 | 39% | 19,554 | 30% | 19,358 | 30% | 64,273 |
| 1810 | 24,429 | 34% | 20,495 | 28% | 27,750 | 38% | 72,674 |
| 1820 | 27,899 | 38% | 20,793 | 29% | 24,057 | 33% | 72,749 |
| 1830 | 29,720 | 39% | 19,913 | 26% | 27,115 | 35% | 76,748 |
| 1840 | 33,120 | 42% | 19,872 | 25% | 25,093 | 32% | 78,085 |
Delaware Colleges and Universities
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Delaware Sports
| Club | Sport | League |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Blue Rocks | Baseball | Minor League Baseball |
| Delaware Griffins | Football | Women's Professional Football League |
| Central Delaware SA Future | Soccer | Women's Premier Soccer League |
| Delaware Dynasty | Soccer | USL Premier Development League |
| Wilmington City Ruff Rollers | Roller Derby | Women's Flat Track Derby Association |
| Delaware Destroyers | Basketball | Eastern Basketball Alliance |
