Red Lion, Ohio facts for kids
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. The community most likely was named for a local inn which had an image of a red lion rampant painted on its sign. A post office called Red Lion was established in 1834, and remained in operation until 1903.
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