Newark, Delaware: Blue Hen Statue

Mascot of the University of Delaware. Statue of metal shapes forming a hen and painted blue and yellow.
Address:
Pencader Way, Newark, DE
Directions:
I-95 exit north onto Hwy 896 (College Ave.). Turn left on Main St., then a quick right onto New London Rd. After less than a half-mile turn right on Pencader Way (follow the first sign for Pencader residence halls). The Hen is right after the curve past the sorority houses. Also get to the Hen by descending stairs from Ray Street.
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Blue Hen Statue

The story behind the Blue Hen Statue: legend has it that if a virgin graduates from the University of Delaware, the statue will fly away.

[Tiffany, 06/02/2006]
Blue Hen Statue

The Blue Hen statue depicts the University of Delaware mascot. It is a large metal bird located near the Pencader residence halls. It is blue with a yellow beak, yellow feet, and grey base, and cannot be missed by people passing through. A large set of stairs located nearby the Hen leads to Ray Street.

[jen, 01/08/2005]

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