Wilmington, popularly known among the locals as the Delaware Valley, lies at the confluence of Christina River and the Brandywine Creek, and is the largest city in Delaware. It has a rich colonial history, being the settlement of the Swedish, Finns, Dutch and finally the British. Originally known as Willington, it got its present name in 1739 from Spencer Compton, the Earl of Wilmington. Wilmington is well- known for its status as an independent business destination and good rail and road links.
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