USA History
Delaware
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: December 7, 1787
Capital: Dover
Known as: Diamond State, First State, Blue Hen State
Motto: Liberty and independence
Bird: Blue hen chicken
Insect: Lady Bug
Fish: Weakfish
Flower: Peach Blossom
Mineral: Sillimanite
Song: "Our Delaware"
Tree: American holly
Area: 2,397 Square miles
Number of Counties: 3
Highest point: 442 feet (Ebright Road)
Lowest point: sea level (Atlantic Ocean)