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| Delaware Facts |
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Delaware is the only state without any National Park System units such as national parks, seashores, historic sites, battlefields, memorials, and monuments. |
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The town of Milton, Delaware was named after the English poet John Milton in 1807. |
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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. |
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