Capital City of Delaware

DE History & Facts
Capital City of Delaware
By Sarah Lane
Apr 18, 2006, 11:14 PST

Capital or Capitol?

What is the difference between these two? Here’s how it breaks down . . .

The Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government in a state or nation.

The Capitol is the building in which the state legislative body meets.

For information about Delaware’s Capitol & State Houses, click here.

The Capital City of Delaware is Dover.

City of Dover - Capital of the First State
Explore the ‘Dover Guide’ to learn more about Dover and its history. Check out ‘Dover Life’ to learn the benefits of living here. Stop by ‘Dover Business’, ‘City Government’, and the ‘Visiting Dover’ sections for more.
Source: City of Dover, Delaware

Kent County & Greater Dover
Learn about Kent county, and find out all the cool things to do while visiting Delaware’s Capital City.
Source: Kent County Tourism Convention and Visitors Bureau