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5 Fun Facts About March 7 In Delaware History

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1. On March 7, 1628, the first Dutch settlement was established in Delaware by the West India Company. The settlement was called Zwaanendael and was located in what is now Lewes.

2. On March 7, 1775, the Delaware Assembly voted to contribute £500 towards the purchase of gunpowder for the American Revolution.

3. On March 7, 1804, the U.S. Congress passed an act that established the first federal penitentiary in Delaware. The penitentiary, located in Wilmington, was intended to house federal prisoners from all over the country.

4. On March 7, 1872, the Delaware Agricultural College, now known as the University of Delaware, was chartered by the state legislature.

5. On March 7, 1983, the Delaware Memorial Bridge toll plaza was closed due to a blizzard that dumped over 20 inches of snow in the area. The closure lasted for three days and stranded thousands of commuters and travelers.
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