USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for North Carolina Postal Zip Code 28411

Interested in some fun facts and history about Wilmington, NC?
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- Wilmington was established in 1739 and incorporated in 1866. It was named after Spencer Compton, the Earl of Wilmington, who was the British Prime Minister at the time.
- During the American Revolution, Wilmington served as a center for British Loyalist recruitment and as a supply port for the British Army.
- Wilmington played a major role in the Civil War. It was one of the last Confederate ports to be captured by Union forces in 1865.
- The city was a hub for the Naval stores industry in the late 1800s, exporting turpentine, rosin, and timber to Europe.
- Wilmington was a thriving center for African American culture and commerce in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The city's African American population produced notable community organizations, publications, and businesses.
- In 1898, a violent riot broke out in Wilmington, spurred by white supremacists who were angered by the city's successful African American community. The event has been called a coup d'état, as the white supremacists overthrew the city's elected government and installed their own officials.
- The city played a significant role in the rise of the beach culture in the United States in the early 20th century. Many wealthy families, including the DuPonts and the Rockefellers, built vacation homes in nearby Wrightsville Beach.
- During WWII, Wilmington became a significant center for shipbuilding, producing many cargo ships for the war effort.
- In recent years, Wilmington has been a popular location for film and TV productions. The city has been the setting for numerous movies, including "Dawson's Creek" and "Iron Man 3".