Though we be small, we are mighty! State Information Interesting Facts Delaware Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States constitution. It did so on December 7, 1787. The nation's first scheduled steam railroad began in New Castle in 1831. The United States battleship Delaware was commissioned in 1910. Delaware is the only state without any National Park System units such as national parks, seashores, historic sites, battlefields, memorials, and monuments. Today about 500 descendants of the original Nanticoke Indians reside in Delaware. They celebrate their heritage each September with the Nanticoke Indian Pow Wow. Flag By: Mrs. Yurkanin Capital: State Flower : Nickname: Song: Motto: Other: Though we be small, we are mighty! The home of: Vice President Biden
State Symbols Agriculture Places of Interest Industry Chicken farms… Bird: Blue Hen Flower: Peach Blossom Beaches, beaches, beaches…and so much more. Industry Chicken and corn… Tree: American Holly