Wilmington

Wilmington sits where Christina River meets Brandywine Creek and serves as the county seat of New Castle County in Delaware. Water covers more than a third of the city area and former industrial waterfront zones have been converted into walking paths and small parks.

Swedish settlers established Fort Christina at this spot in 1638 and the settlement grew into a major center for shipbuilding and chemical production during the nineteenth century. Powder mills along Brandywine Creek supplied the American military during several wars.

Downtown office workers spill into riverfront parks during lunch breaks, while local breweries and restaurants along Market Street draw both residents and commuters after work. Farmers markets and neighborhood festivals bring families together on weekends throughout spring and summer.

The central train station connects travelers to Philadelphia and New York through regular Amtrak and SEPTA services. Streets in the downtown core are walkable while neighborhoods beyond the center are easier to reach by car or bus.

Thousands of corporations use a single downtown address as their official headquarters making one building home to more registered companies than any other address in the country. The Delaware Art Museum holds an extensive collection of Pre-Raphaelite works rarely found outside Britain.

Location: New Castle County

Location: Delaware

Inception: 1638

Elevation above the sea: 28 m

Shares border with: Greenville

Website: https://wilmingtonde.gov

GPS coordinates: 39.74833,-75.55139

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:27