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History | Symbols | Interesting Facts | Famous People
 Peach Blossom |
 Delaware |
 Delaware State Flag |
 Blue Hen Chicken |
State Bird: Blue Hen Chicken State Fish: Weakfish State Insect: Lady Bug State Flower: Peach Blossom State Tree: American Holly State Mineral: Sillimanite State Colors: Colonial blue and buff State Beverage: Milk |
State Song: "Our Delaware" written by George B. Hynson Motto: Liberty and Independence Origin of State Name: The name is derived from the name of Thomas West, Third Baron De La Warr, Virginia's first colonial governor. Nickname for State: The First State. Delaware's nickname commemorates the state's early ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Nickname for residents: Delawareans |