Wilmington Government Historical Group
North of the Brandywine River
Description:
The City of Wilmington is found in New Castle County, Delaware. As of July 2016, the city had a population of 199,827 people. It is the county seat of New Castle County.
The City of Wilmington covers an area of approximately 19 square miles (50 km2). It is bordered on the north by Newark Bay; Brandywine Creek on the south; Christina Lake on the west; Claymont to its east.
Wilmington is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Wilmington is home to the University of Delaware, one of three state universities in Delaware. The university enrolls about 16,000 students each semester and is known for its academic excellence and athletic programs.
Wilmington is also home of the International Center of Photography, which was founded in 1936, as well as the National Museum of American Art that was founded in 1960.
Wilmington is the birthplace of author Stephen King. He spent his early childhood living in the town of Leeds, Maine, just outside of Portland.
Wilmington is served by Wilmington/Newark Airport, which serves commercial flights. Amtrak trains stop here daily.
Business Name:
Wilmington Government Historical Group
Address:
800 North French StreetWilmington DE 19801United States
Phone:
(302) 576-2620
About Wilmington
Wilmington may refer to:
Neighborhoods in Wilmington, DE
Ashbourne Hills, Ashley Heights, Augustine, Baynard Boulevard Historic District, Birch Pointe, Blue Rock Manor, Brandywine Hills, Brandywine Village, Browntown, Buttonwood, Chalfonte, Claymont Village, Compton Village, Cool Spring, Deerhurst
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