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 |  | Adopted on April 14, 1939, the Blue Hen chicken had long been used as a motif in numerous political campaigns and in many publications. During the Revolutionary War, the men of Captain Jonathan Caldwell's company, recruited in Kent County, took with them game chickens that were said to be of the brood of a famous Blue Hen and were noted for their fighting ability. |  |
 | Below is a quick overview of commonly requested state facts. You can select a header to see all of the items in that category or following this link to view the complete directory online:Delaware Facts & Symbols Online.
State Bird: Blue Hen
State Fish: Weakfish
State Marine Animal: Horseshoe Crab
Chief Products: Agriculture, Fishing, Manufacturing, Mining
Population: 2000 Population Estimate - 783,600
Area: 49th largest state at 1,982 square miles
Climate: Moderate
Elevation: Highest point 447.85 ft. above sea level
State Location: United States Eastern Seaboard
State Fossil: Belemnite
State Mineral: Sillimanite
State Soil: Greenwich Loam
Statehood: December 7, 1787
State Motto: Liberty and Independence
State Nickname: The First State
State Capital: Dover
State Song: "Our Delaware"
State Bug: Lady Bug
State Butterfly: Tiger Swallowtail
State Macroinvertebrate: Stonefly
State Beverage: Milk
State Star: Delaware Diamond
State Flower: Peach Blossom
State Herb: Sweet Golden Rod
State Tree: American Holly
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