When was delaware colony founded?

Delaware Colony in the North American Middle Colonies consisted of land on the west bank of the Delaware River Bay. In the early 17th century the area was inhabited by Lenape and possibly the Assateague tribes of Native Americans. read more

Significant Events in the History of the Delaware Colony New Sweden surrendered to join New Netherland and Peter Stuyvesant in 1655. James, Duke of York annexed the area in 1664 and leased it to WIlliam Penn. read more

The Delaware Colony was founded in 1638 by Peter Minuit. The Delaware Colony was named after its major river the Delaware River, which was named after Sir Thomas West, also known as Lord de la Warr, one of Virginia Colony's early governors. read more