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is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,922 at the 2000 census, though recent population estimates from the Census Bureau place the number at 12,499. Residents are referred to as Wilmingtonians, and some refer to the town by the moniker "Dubtown" (a play on the pronunciation of "W" as "dub"). At city entrances from state routes, county roads, and U.S. highways, the city slogan of "We Honor Our Champions" is seen, accompanied by signs that highlight various athletic accomplishments from Wilmington individuals and teams. The city is served by the Wilmington Public Library of Clinton County. Wilmington also features a weather forecast office of the National Weather Service, serving all of Southwestern Ohio and portions of Kentucky and Indiana.
magazine on December 8, 1997 as a small town that is attractive to suburban families. The city was also featured in a 1995 publication entitled
In addition, James W. Denver, for whom Denver, Colorado is named, is buried in Wilmington. There is also a historic hotel in downtown Wilmington named in his honor. Home to Wilmington College, founded in 1870 by the Society of Friends, the city and the surrounding area include more than a dozen Quaker meeting houses.
The Wilmington City Schools system includes Roy E. Holmes Elementary, Denver Place Elementary, East End Elementary, as well as Rodger O. Borror Middle School (formerly known as Wilmington Middle School) and Wilmington High School. The school district includes 166 square miles, and is the largest in the county. ACT scores are above both the state and national averages, and over three quarters of students go on to attend college, which is far above the state average of 40%.
In addition, two college campuses are located in the city. Southern State Community College operates its North Campus in Wilmington, with other campuses in Washington Court House, Hillsboro, and Sardinia, with primary focus on transfer credits and health sciences, such as Nursing and Medical Assisting and Respiratory Therapy, as well as a Practical Nursing.
Most notably is the campus of Wilmington College, a Quaker established college that dates back from the nineteenth century, which focuses on liberal arts education and programs that promote global peace and understanding.