What are some interesting facts about Delaware?

Answer 1

Just Some of the Facts:

• The highest recorded Delaware temperature was 110 degrees F in 1930.
• The lowest was minus 17 degrees in 1893. Both were recorded in Millsboro.
• Delaware has no National Forests or Parks.
• It is named for Sir Thomas West the third Baron De La Warr.
• Chemicals are the State's largest product.
• Delaware ranks last in mineral production.
• New Sweden was the first permanent settlement in the state.
• Is in Eastern Standard Time/
• Its 10th Largest city is Georgetown and Wilmington is the largest city.
• The Blue Hen Chicken is the Delaware Official Bird.
• The Peach blossom is the State Flower but it raises more apples then peaches.
• Delaware became the first US State on 7 December 1787.
• Dover is the State Capital.
• Dover has no Interstate Highway system.
• The Governor's Mansion called Woodburn is haunted.
• The first Capital was at New Castle.
• The Geographic center of the state is 11 miles southwest of the State Capital.
• Delaware has the smallest number of counties of any US State.
• Delaware is the second smallest US State.
• Delaware is the second lowest state.
• John Hunn called the chief engineer of the Underground Railroad was a Quaker from Kent County.
• It was called the Diamond State by Thomas Jefferson because it was "a Jewel".