Market Report for Red Lion, PA (17356)
By Josh McBride, Southern York County, Shrewsbury, PA & Baltimore
Red Lion, settled in 1852, was named after one of the first pubs in town, the Red Lion Tavern. Before and during the Civil War, several houses in the area were also used as part of the Underground Railroad. 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. In fact, it was the cigar making capital of the world, producing millions of cigars per month. To this day, in the annual New Year celebration, the town raises a giant cigar instead of dropping a ball. The number of active listings in Red Lion (17356) dropped by 6.2% from the previous month. This is typical in response to the fall market ...
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