Description: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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Date it became a state: 1787
Governor: Ruth Ann Miller
Land Area: 1,954 sq. mi.
States surrounding it: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland
State Nickname: First State
State Motto: Liberty and Independence
State Flower: Peach Blossom
State Bird: Blue Hen Chicken
State Tree: American Holly
History (5 important events):
1. In 1787, Delaware became a state.
2. In 1812, the war of 1812 took place.
3. In 1865, Slaves were free.
4. In 1934, Delaware owned the Delaware River.
5. In 2002, Band on smoking in public places took effect.
Geography (Describe the land, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc):
The land is low. There is a Bethany Beach. There is a Delaware River.
Attractions/Places to Visit:
1. Fort Delaware
2. Delaware Canal
3. Delaware Bay
Other Interesting Facts:
Population is 843,524.
State Mineral is Sillimanite.
State Song is “Our Delaware”.