Fun Facts about Delaware
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The first scheduled steam railroad in the nation was in Delaware.
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The only state without any National Park Systems is Delaware.
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The Methodist Church of America was organized in Delaware.
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John Dickinson’s childhood home is preserved in Delaware.
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The flag Betsy Ross created was first flown in Delaware.
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The official state insect of Delaware is the ladybug.
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The first automatic flour-milling machine was invented in Delaware.
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The largest coastal resort town in Delaware is Rehoboth Beach.
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Delaware is home to the famous Fisher’s popcorn.
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The official state flower of Delaware is the peach blossom.
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The largest dune in Delaware is 80 foot.
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Nylon was first produced in Delaware.
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Delaware has only three counties.
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The Delaware Breakwater was the first structure of it’s kind in the Western Hemisphere.
