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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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Real Estate & Home Values in Delaware
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- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- All About Credit Scores & Credit Reports
- How to Avoid Foreclosure
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- How to Buy a HUD Home
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
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Largest Cities in Delaware
- Bear
- Bellefonte
- Bethany Beach
- Blades
- Bridgeville
- Brookside
- Camden
- Claymont
- Clayton
- Delaware City
- Delmar
- Dover
- Dover Base Housing
- Edgemoor
- Elsmere
- Felton
- Georgetown
- Glasgow
- Greenville
- Greenwood
- Harrington
- Highland Acres
- Hockessin
- Kent Acres
- Laurel
- Lewes
- Long Neck
- Middletown
- Milford
- Millsboro
- Milton
- New Castle
- Newark
- Newport
- North Star
- Ocean View
- Pike Creek
- Rehoboth Beach
- Rising Sun-Lebanon
- Riverview
- Rodney Village
- Seaford
- Selbyville
- Smyrna
- Wilmington
- Wilmington Manor
- Woodside East
- Wyoming
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Delaware Schools
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Elementary Schools
- Brittingham (H.O.) Elementary School
- (302) 684-8522
- 400 Mulberry Street
- Milton, DE 19968
- North Laurel Elementary School
- (302) 875-6130
- 300 Wilson Street
- Laurel, DE 19956
Middle Schools
- Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
- (302) 398-8197
- 101 West Center Street
- Harrington, DE 19952
- Laurel Middle School
- (302) 875-6110
- 801 South Central Avenue
- Laurel, DE 19956
High Schools
- Western Sussex Academy
- (302) 875-6196
- 815 Central Avenue
- Laurel, DE 19956
- Laurel Senior High School
- (302) 875-6120
- 1133 South Central Avenue
- Laurel, DE 19956
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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