Wilmington, IL (Village)
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- 672 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Wilmington, often called Patterson by locals, is a small, quiet community tucked away in western Greene County. Settled back in the 1830s just six miles from the Illinois River, the village grew up around the area's rich farmland and historic rail connections. Today, the town is surrounded by open fields and scenic country roads, offering a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle rooted in rural Midwestern charm. It is an appealing spot for anyone looking to trade the noise of bigger towns for wide-open spaces and true countryside living.
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