Delaware The First State

Adopted on July 24, 1913, the Delaware state flag has a background of colonial blue surrounding a diamond of buff color in which the coat of arms of the state is placed. Below the diamond are the words "December 7, 1787," indicating the day on which Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States constitution. Because of this action, Delaware became the first state in the Union, and is, therefore, accorded the first position in such national events as presidential inaugurations. According to members of the original commission established to design the flag, the shades of buff and colonial blue represent those of the uniform of General George Washington. Inside the diamond, the flag recognizes the importance of commerce {the ship} and agriculture {wheat, corn, the ox and the farmer} to the state. Tribute is also paid to the Revolutionary War Soldiers. The words in the banner read Liberty and Independence.

The Northern boundary is unusual. Most of the boundary between Delaware and Pennsylvania was originally defined by an arc extending 12 miles from the cupola of the courthouse in New Castle. This boundary is often referred to as the Twelve-Mile Circle. This is the only circular state boundary in the United States.

The Wedge of land between the northwest part of the arc and the Maryland border was claimed by both Delaware and Pennsylvania - until 1921, when Delaware's claim was confirmed.

Dover / Wilmington / Delaware Bay

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Also: Also: Delaware has only three counties Delaware has only three counties Named after: Named after: Lord De La War Lord De La War 1st state to ratify the constitution 1st state to ratify the constitution 2 nd smallest state (RI) 2 nd smallest state (RI) Also called the Diamond State (little things can be of great value) and the Peach State Also called the Diamond State (little things can be of great value) and the Peach State