Donkeys for Sale near Red Lion, PA

About Red Lion, PA

Red Lion, settled in 1852, was named after one of the first pubs in town, the Red Lion Tavern. 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. Red Lion was once famous for the many brands of cigars made in the town. The town produced millions of cigars per month, about 10% of the cigars made in the United States.