Interesting Facts:
Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States constitution, on December 7, 1787.
Delmar is the little town too big for one state. The community has the distinction of being located in Delaware and in Maryland.
The 87-foot Fenwick Island Lighthouse was painted in 1880 for a total cost of about $5.00.
Thomas Garret lost his entire fortune in his battle against slavery. He was sued by a Maryland slave owner and fined for aiding a black family in flight. Over his lifetime, Garrett reportedly helped more than 2,000 fugitive slaves move through Delaware, an important stop on the Underground Railroad.
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