State Symbols Guide
Delaware State Symbols & Official Emblems
The South State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
DE
Capital
Dover
Population
989,948
Statehood
1787
Region
South
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Delaware Blue Hen
Gallus gallus domesticus
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State Flag
Delaware State Flag
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State Flower
Peach Blossom
Prunus persica
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State Motto
Liberty and Independence
English
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State Nickname
The First State
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State Tree
American Holly
Ilex opaca
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Delaware
- Abbreviation
- DE
- Capital City
- Dover
- Population
- 989,948
- Statehood Date
- December 7, 1787
- Region
- South
- Number of Symbols
- 6
