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Delaware Profile

With the state motto of "Liberty and Independence," it's no surprise that Delaware was the first of the original 13 states of the Union; it's often called the "First" or "Diamond State." The state's name comes from the original governor of Virginia, Thomas West, Lord De La Warr. William Penn acquired the land that makes up Delaware to keep his Pennsylvania colony from being landlocked. Today, Delaware is one of the most industrialized states, known for its chemical research. Dover is the capital; the state flower is the peach blossom. ...Read more here: Delaware - The Diamond State

Capital City:
Dover
Nickname:
First State / Diamond State
Motto:
Liberty and Independence
Statehood:
Dec. 7, 1787 (1st)
Origin of State's Name:
Named after Lord De La Warr, an early Virginia governor.
Largest Cities:
Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Bethany, Milton
Border States:
Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Land Area:
1,955 sq. mi.; 49th largest
State Bird:
Blue Hen Chicken
State Flower:
Peach Blossom
State Tree:
American Holly (ilex opaca)
State Song:
Our Delaware

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Cities, Counties, and Zip Codes in Delaware

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Delaware Schools

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Elementary Schools

Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
(302) 376-4101
1221 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
Castle Hills Elementary School
(302) 323-2915
502 Moores Lane
New Castle, DE 19720

Middle Schools

Laurel Middle School
(302) 875-6110
801 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
Henry (William) Middle School
(302) 672-1622
Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904

High Schools

Cape Henlopen High School
(302) 645-7711
1250 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
Concord High School
(302) 475-3951
2501 Ebright Road
Wilmington, DE 19810

Sex Offender Information for Delaware

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In Delaware, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.state.de.us/dsp/sexoff/index.htm. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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