The site of The Battle of Cooch's Bridge. The Revolutionary War battle took place September 3, 1777. It was the only significant military action during the war in the state of Delaware, and was also the first battle in which the US Flag was flown.
Flag
Seal
Website :
www.delaware.gov
Capital :
Dover
Highest point :
Ebright Azimuth, 448 feet
Area :
2,489 square miles, 49th largest state
Population :
783,600 (2000 US Census)
Motto :
Liberty and independence
Admitted to Union :
December 7, 1787
State Song :
"Our Delaware"
State Bird :
Blue hen chicken
State Flower :
Peach blossom
State Tree :
American holly
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