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| | Clinton County, Wilmington, Ohio History |
 | | The name Clinton was conferred upon the new county in honor of George Clinton, a distinguished citizen of the State of New York, and at that time Vice President of the United States. |
 | | Commissioners of Clinton County, his account for his services as such surveyor, amounting to the sum of $72.50, and also an account for the services of chain bearers and marker upon said survey, amounting to the sum of $66, which accounts, after being inspected, were allowed July 10, 1813; vouchers 514, 515, 516, 517, 518. |
 | | Through the efforts of Eli Gaskill, Representative in the Ohio Legislature from Clinton County, an act was passed February 25, 1833, authorizing and encouraging the establishment of agricultural societies in the various counties of the State, and those interested in such matters in Clinton County speedily took advantage of the privileges granted them. |
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