Origin of the colony name in Delaware?

Answer 1

The name came from a famous man that died on a voyage to North America,
Lord De La War- Delawar-Delaware
Delawares nicknames are The First State ,The Small Wonder Diamond State ,and The Blue Hen State.
delaware is known by this nickname " The First State ' due to the fact that december 7,1787, it became the first of the 13 original states to ratify the US Constitution.

Answer 2

Delaware is not a Native American name. Exploring the Atlantic coast north of Jamestown in 1610, Captain Samuel Argall discovered a large bay which he named in honor of Sir Thomas West, Third Lord de la Warr and the first governor of the Virginia.

Answer 3

The State was named after the Delaware River, which in turn took its name from Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr (1577-1618) who was ruling Governor of the State of Virginia when Europeans first explored the river

Answer 4

THE NAME: Delaware

One name goes a long way in this small state. The Indians and the state were both named after the Delaware River, and where did the river get its name? The Delaware River was named after Sir Thomas West (Lord de la Warr), the Virginia Company's first governor.

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Answer 5

Delaware was named after Delaware Bay and River, which were named for Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr (1577-1618)

Answer 6

The state takes its name from Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, a British nobleman and Verginia's first colonial governor, after whom (what is now called) Cape Henlopen was originally named.

Answer 7

It is named for the first Governor of Colonial Virginia.

Answer 8

Delaware originates from the Delaware Bay and river. The Delaware river and bay were named in honor of Sir Thomas West who was also known as Lord De La Warr.

Answer 9

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