Entered Union: Dec. 7, 1787
Present constitution adopted: 1897
Motto: Liberty and independence
State Symbols:
Nicknames: Diamond State; First State; Small Wonder
Origin of name: From
Delaware River and Bay; named in turn for
Sir Thomas West, Baron De La Warr
Land area: 1,955 sq
mi. (5,153 sq
km)
Famous natives and residents: