What is delaware's nickname?

Delaware designated The First State as the official state nickname May 23, 2002 following a request by Mrs. Anabelle O'Malley's first grade class at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School. Delaware was the first of the 13 original states to ratify the United States Constitution on December 7, 1787. read more

The official nickname of the state of Delaware is "The First State," because it was the first state ratified by the U.S. Constitution on Dec. 7, 1787. A first grade class requested that this become the official state nickname, and it became so on May 23, 2002. read more

Delaware occupies the northeastern portion of the Delmarva Peninsula. It is the second smallest and sixth least populous state, but the sixth most densely populated. Delaware is divided into three counties, the lowest number of any state. From north to south, they are New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County. read more