History of Wilmington.

 Wilmington is nestled in the Deerfield Valley of the Green Mountains of southern Vermont, with the North Branch of the Deerfield River winding gently through the downtown. The picturesque village is surrounded by beautiful mountains and bucolic countryside, minutes from the shores of the Harriman Reservoir. All four seasons are special here and many who come to visit end up staying for the natural beauty and rural way of life.

The town was chartered in 1751 by Benning Wentworth, the governor of the colony of New Hampshire. The name Wilmington was chosen to honor Spencer Compton, the first Earl of Wilmington.

In addition to shopping, fine dining, the famous Wilmington VT flea market and more, the town is surrounded by nature and opportunities to explore Vermont’s Green Mountains. From hiking in Molly Stark State Park, fishing in Lake Whitingham or Skiing the slopes of Mount Snow and Haystack Mountain, Wilmington offers  endless outdoor activities in every season. So if you love to swim, kayak, fish, golf, bike, hike, ski, or snowmobile - now is the time to schedule your Vermont vacation!

Visitors will find the town easily - at the junctions of Routes 9 and 100 - a short 2.5 hour drive from Boston or 3.5 hours from New York.  With a population of about 2000 residents, Wilmington is home to a diverity of residents - from recent transplants from New York and New England to second homeowners to families who have called the Valley home for generations.

With thanks to Wikipedia and the Town of Wilmington website.