Delaware, State capital Dover in Delaware, United States
Delaware extends across the Delmarva Peninsula, featuring flat landscapes, coastal regions, and three distinct counties: Kent, New Castle, and Sussex.
The Dutch established their first settlement at Zwaanendael in 1631, marking the beginning of European colonization in the Delaware region.
The Delaware State Fair in Harrington presents agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, carnival rides, and local performances throughout ten summer days.
Delaware maintains favorable corporate tax laws and registration procedures, making it a preferred location for business incorporation within the United States.
Delaware holds the distinction of being the first territory to ratify the United States Constitution on December 7, 1787.
Location: United States
Inception: December 7, 1787
Capital city: Dover
Elevation above the sea: 18 m
Part of: contiguous United States, South Atlantic states
Shares border with: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland
Website: http://state.de.us
GPS coordinates: 38.69205,-75.40133
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:44
Delaware contains numerous natural reserves, state parks, and historical structures that remain undiscovered by many visitors. From coastal wetlands to botanical gardens, Civil War fortifications to Native American heritage sites, and covered bridges to wildlife sanctuaries, the state offers diverse locations for exploration. Natural attractions include northern cypress forests and salt marshes, while cultural sites feature museums, theaters, and colonial architecture.
Corporation Trust Center
118.3 km
Delaware Memorial Bridge
111.4 km
Dover Motor Speedway
56.5 km
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
125.2 km
Fort Christina
116.9 km
St. Joseph's on the Brandywine
121.3 km
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
98.8 km
Commodore Barry Bridge
126.2 km
Fort Delaware
101 km
Cape Henlopen State Park
27.8 km
Hagley Museum and Library
122.1 km
Wilmington station
117 km
Ebright Azimuth
127.8 km
Eleutherian Mills
122.1 km
C. A. Nothnagle Log House
125.9 km
Nemours Mansion and Gardens
121.5 km
Delaware Stadium
112 km
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
63.5 km
Fort Miles
28.6 km
Palace of Depression
93 km
76ers Fieldhouse
116 km
First State National Historical Park
109.2 km
Air Mobility Command Museum
47.4 km
Bob Carpenter Center
111.9 km
Indian River Inlet Bridge
30.8 km
Delaware Seashore State Park
29.5 km
DuPont Experimental Station
121.3 km
Fort Mott State Park
102.2 kmReviews
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