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Coordinates: 39°53′56″N 76°36′23″W. Red Lion ( Pennsylvania Dutch: Rot Leeb) is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States, settled in 1852 and incorporated on January 16, 1880. The population was 6,506 at the 2020 census. [3] . It is part of the York–Hanover metropolitan area . History.
Red Lion was the name of a public inn which stood within the present limits of the borough as early as 1840.” (Nicholas ran the tavern from 1826 through 1841.) “On a swinging sign in front of the hotel was a lion painted red and hence the origin of the name. This old time hostelry was a prominent stopping place for wagoners over the public ...
In years the history of Red Lion is very brief. Until 1874 there was not even indication of a hamlet, only a few homes scattered along the public roads on which the town was later built. That year the York and Peach Bottom Railroad was completed to this place and a depot established. Although the railroad did not cause an immediate boom, it did ...
Historical Maps of Red Lion. Journey back in time with 26 historical maps of Red Lion, dating from 1908 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Red Lion through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library ...
Coordinates: 39°53′55″N 76°36′35″W. The Red Lion Borough Historic District is a national historic district that is located in Red Lion Borough in York County, Pennsylvania . It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. [1] History and architectural features.
438 E. Lancaster Street, Red Lion (717) 850-0790; rlboro@redlionpa.org; Red Lion Recreation; Red Lion Municipal Authority
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Jan 11, 2020 · History. Red Lion, settled in 1852, was named after one of the first pubs in town, the Red Lion Tavern. [3] Red Lion was a main stop along the old Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad, known locally as the “Ma & Pa” Railroad. That railroad ran from York County to Baltimore, Maryland.
