Nicknames List of Delaware state symbols

1 nicknames

1.1 first state
1.2 diamond state
1.3 blue hen state
1.4 small wonder

nicknames
the first state

this nickname officially adopted on may 23, 2002, commemorate fact on december 7, 1787, delaware became first of 13 original states ratify u.s. constitution.

the diamond state

this nickname comes legend thomas jefferson described delaware jewel among states due strategic location on eastern seaboard.

blue hen state

this nickname comes fighting blue hen cocks carried soldiers entertainment during revolutionary war.

small wonder

this nickname comes substantial contributions delaware has made compared relatively small size.