Delaware

Delaware is a state of the United States. It is known as the "First State" because it was the first of the 13 colonies to ratify the United States Constitution, thus making it the first state in the union. Ratification occurred on December 7, 1787.

Miscellaneous information

• The USS Delaware was named in honor of this state.
• Delaware is also known as The Diamond State and the Small Wonder.
• There is no sales tax in Delaware.

Other places named Delaware

• Delaware, Ohio
• Delaware County, Iowa
• Delaware, Michigan
• Delaware County, New York
• Delaware County, Oklahoma
• Delaware County, Pennsylvania

The Delaware River is a major river in the eastern United States, rising in New York State, forming the boundary between New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and emptying into Delaware Bay, which separates New Jersey from the state of Delaware.

Related Topics:
Delaware River - New York - New Jersey - Pennsylvania - Delaware Bay

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Delaware Native Americans

Delaware is also the name of a Native American group (called in their own name Lenni Lenape) that was very influential in the dawning days of the United States. However, a band of the Nanticoke tribe of Indians still remains in Sussex County.

Related Topics:
Native American - Lenni Lenape

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See also

• Delaware Colony
• Delaware corporation
• Some neighboring states contain locations named Delaware Township or Delaware County.
• Delaware state symbols