Red LionPennsylvania
Red Lion 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.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Red Lion
Set in the southern part of Pennsylvania, Red Lion is a close-knit town counting 6,552 people who proudly call it home.
Red Lion holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.31 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,002 residents per square mile.
What Makes Red Lion Unique
- The only place in America named Red Lion — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,552.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Red Lion
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Red Lion
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Red Lion Area Historical Society · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Red Lion
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Red Lion
- Larry J. Macaluso El Sch
- Mazie Gable El Sch
- N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch
- Pleasant View El Sch
- Red Lion Area JHS
- Red Lion Area SHS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.