State of Delaware Nicknames

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There are several nicknames out there for our good State.

I’ve heard all of these before, but not the stories behind them…

State Nickname: “The First State”:

Delaware is known by this nickname due to the fact that on December 7, 1787, it became the first of the 13 original states to ratify the U.S. Constitution. “The First State” became the official State nickname on May 23, 2002 following a request by Mrs. Anabelle O’Malley’s First Grade Class at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School.

OTHER NICKNAMES:

“The Diamond State”:

Thomas Jefferson gave this nickname to Delaware, according to legend, because he described Delaware as a “jewel” among states due to its strategic location on the Eastern Seaboard.

“Blue Hen State”:

This nickname was given to Delaware after the fighting Blue Hen Cocks that were carried with the Delaware Revolutionary War Soldiers for entertainment during Cockfights.

“Small Wonder”:

This nickname was given to Delaware due to its size and the contributions it has made to our country as a whole and the beauty of Delaware.

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