Delaware Travel and Hotel Guide from Eve Voyager

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 its original inhabitants, the Delaware Indians (also known as the Lenni-Lenape). 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.

Delaware Map
Delaware Restaurant Guide

Capital, Dover
Largest city, Wilmington
Statehood, Dec. 7, 1787 (first of the original 13)
Nickname, First State
Motto, Liberty and Independence
State bird, blue hen chicken
State flower, peach blossom
State tree, American holly

Major Destination Guides

•	Dover
•	Lewes
•	New Castle

•	Rehoboth Beach
•	Wilmington

Delaware Profile
Delaware Attractions
Delaware Local Daily Newspapers
Live Web Cam Views Throughout Delaware

Delaware Weather


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