The Neighborhood
Wilmington, Ohio: a town that shows up for itself.
Wilmington is the seat of Clinton County, home to about 12,600 people, Wilmington College, the 1918 Murphy Theatre, and the birthplace of the banana split. From 129 Kentucky Avenue, downtown, schools, and the highway are all a short drive away.
Getting Around
Cincinnati
47 mi
about 50 minutes to an hour
South on US-68 to I-71
Dayton
34 mi
about 40 to 45 minutes
North on US-68 through Xenia
Columbus
63 mi
about an hour
I-71 north from the city
Interstate 71 runs just north of town (Exit 50 is signed for Wilmington), and US-68 passes straight through the city. US-22 and State Route 73 round out the routes in and out.
The Town
Big enough to matter, small enough to know everyone.
County seat
Wilmington is the seat of Clinton County, with a 2020 Census population of 12,664.
Wilmington College
A private, Quaker-affiliated liberal arts college founded in 1870, still at the center of town life.
The Murphy Theatre
Opened in 1918, the restored Murphy Theatre anchors downtown events and performances.
Banana split capital
The banana split was invented here in 1907 by E.R. Hazard, and the town celebrates it every year.
Wilmington Air Park
Home to DHL Express USA and aviation maintenance employers, a major local job base.
Small-town rhythm
Parks, school athletics, a Carnegie library from 1904, and a downtown that still has a hardware store.
Schools
One district, four schools, a clear path.
129 Kentucky Avenue sits in the Wilmington City Schools district. Students move from Holmes Elementary to Denver Place Elementary, then to Wilmington Middle School and Wilmington High School.
School assignments are set by the district and can change; confirm current boundaries with Wilmington City Schools before relying on them.
Wilmington City SchoolsHolmes Elementary
1350 W Truesdell St
Denver Place Elementary
291 Lorish Ave
Wilmington Middle School
275 Thorne Ave
Wilmington High School
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Local Spots
Where the neighborhood actually goes.
Real businesses, real addresses, real websites. A few of the places residents name when you ask what they love about Wilmington.
Kava Haus
Coffee & community space
187 E Locust St
Kairos Coffee
Coffee shop
1593 Rombach Ave
Trail Haus
Cafe & gathering spot
171 S Mulberry St #200
Mediterranean Restaurant
Mediterranean dining
53 E Main St
Fiesta Veracruz
Mexican restaurant
37 W Locust St
El Dorado
Mexican restaurant
1426 Rombach Ave
Roosters
Wings & pub food
1045 East Side Dr
Cowan Lake State Park
Lake, trails & camping
1750 Osborn Rd
Clinton County Fairgrounds
Fair & events grounds
268 S Nelson Ave
Kirkwood Camp & Adventure Park
Family adventure park
5719 OH-73
Nearby parks include Denver Park, Southeast Park, and J.W. Denver Williams Jr. Memorial Park. Hours and events change seasonally, so check each business before you go.
129 Kentucky Avenue