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    Why is Delaware known as The Blue Hen State?

    Question #122188. Asked by serpa. (Jun 29 11 4:35 PM)


    ssabreman

    		"Blue Hen State": This nickname was given to Delaware after the fighting Blue Hen Cocks that were carried with the Delaware Revolutionary War Soldiers for entertainment during Cock fights.

    http://www.50states.com/bio/nickname1.htm

    Jun 29 11, 4:41 PM

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