Wilmington, MA
1. In 1836 the town was primarily an agricultural economy growing fruit, vegetables and cranberries and there were also a number of slaughterhouses. According to researchers there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Wilmington, Massachusetts in early 2007. The ratio of number of residents in Wilmington to the number of sex offenders is 7141 to 1. The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this place is smaller than the state average.
2. Wilmington is where the Baldwin apple was discovered.
3. Wilmington is also home to the Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern, which probably served as a stop on the Underground Railroad and now houses the Wilmington Town Museum.
