1. In February 1846 , Wilmington was founded as a township by combining parts of Neshannock Township in Lawrence County with parts of the Lackawannock Township at Mercer County .
2. Wilmington was established as a township in February 1846 by combining parts of Neshannock Township in Mercer County with parts of Lackawannock Township in Lawrence County .

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no