In 1785 Oliver Evans of Newport, Delaware invented the automatic flour-milling machinery that revolutionized the industry.
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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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The American holly is the official Delaware state tree. The tree can reach a maximum of 60 feet in height and a trunk diameter of 20 inches.