Red Lion, Ohio
Red Lion is an unincorporated community in southwestern Clearcreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States, at the intersection of State Routes 741, 122, and 123. Red Lion is approximately five miles south of Springboro and five miles northwest of Lebanon.
History
Red Lion was originally called Westfield, and under the latter name was laid out in 1817.[1] The community's Red Lion Tavern, with a red lion rampant on its signboard, became a well-known landmark, and the community was soon known by the name "Red Lion".[2] A post office called Red Lion was established in 1834, and remained in operation until 1903.[3]
References
- ^ The History of Warren County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County ; Its Townships, Towns ; General and Local Statistics. W.H. Beers & Company. 1882. p. 593.
- ^ "Warren County, Ohio Place Names". Warren County Genealogical Society. Archived from the original on 13 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Warren County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
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