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Winter at the Bridge
Banks Covered Bridge
  • Banks Covered Bridge was built in 1889,  built entirely out of wood and using a Burr Arch Truss, like most of the covered bridges in Pennsylvania.  The foundation is made of stone, but it is supported by steel girders.
  • This is a single lane bridge, meaning you must stop and let the…
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Inclusive Playground
History of Marti Park
  • Wilmington Township had the foresight to purchase the farm across the street from the township building in December of 1978 because someone had the idea to create a park on the land.  A few years later, several men started to solicit donors to make their idea come to life.   They wanted to…
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Front View of the Township Building
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  • Wilmington Township was formed from parts of Neshannock (Lawrence County) and Lackawannock (Mercer County) Townships.  That is why there is a Wilmington Twp., Lawrence County, and a Wilmington Twp. Mercer County. These counties were created in February of 1846.  The Borough of New…
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