Delaware
Delaware (
i/ˈdɛləwɛər/) is one of the Mid-Atlantic states located in the Northeast megalopolis region of the United States. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, to the northeast by New Jersey, and to the north by Pennsylvania. The state takes its name from Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, an English nobleman and Virginia's first colonial governor, after whom what is now called Cape Henlopen was originally named.
Delaware is in the northeastern portion of the Delmarva Peninsula and is the second smallest, the sixth least populous, but the sixth most densely populated of the 50 United States. Delaware is divided into three counties, the lowest number of counties of any state. From north to south, the three counties are New Castle, Kent, and Sussex. While the southern two counties have historically been predominantly agricultural, New Castle County has been more industrialized.
Before its coastline was explored by Europeans in the 16th century, Delaware was inhabited by several groups of Native Americans, including the Lenape in the north and Nanticoke in the south. It was initially colonized by Dutch traders at Zwaanendael, near the present town of Lewes, in 1631. Delaware was one of the 13 colonies participating in the American Revolution and on December 7, 1787, became the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States, thereby becoming known as The First State.
Latest News for: Delaware
Delaware State Fair vendors told to remove Confederate flags
The Courier - Waterloo
26 Jul 2018
Delaware priest accused of raping pre-teen girl dies
Harrison Daily
26 Jul 2018
Traffic closed on New Castle Ave after pedestrian hit
The News Journal 26 Jul 2018Raw Video: DSP on scene after pedestrian struck on New Castle Avenue
The News Journal 26 Jul 2018Rural lower Delaware promised high-speed internet by 2020
The News Journal 25 Jul 2018New Jersey mother whose family was killed in Delaware Route 1 crash leaves hospital
The News Journal 25 Jul 2018Delaware fire chief charged with disorderly conduct
Calhoun Times
25 Jul 2018
Conversion therapy for LGBT youth banned in Delaware, 15th state to restrict the practice
The Arizona Republic 25 Jul 2018US: Delaware DOJ Reaches Out to Poloniex Crypto Exchange Users ‘If They Have an Issue’
BitRSS 25 Jul 2018Delaware State Fair: Wednesday's weather, rides and shows
The News Journal 25 Jul 2018Eagles honor fallen Delaware correctional officer Sgt. Steven Floyd, who was a big fan
York Daily Record 25 Jul 2018Eagles honor fallen Delaware correctional officer Lt. Steven Floyd, who was a big fan
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