books.google.com - The first settlers began arriving in the Wilmington region in the early 1800s. Less than a decade later, in 1810, Wilmington was chosen as the county seat for the newly formed Clinton County. Although the area has long been known for its agricultural productivity, Wilmington's rich and diverse history...https://books.google.com/books/about/Wilmington.html?id=8Ui0bgGUkM8C&q=military&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareWilmington