Government Detail

Summary

Name Level Type/Class Home Rule?
Red Lion, Borough of municipality or lower Borough no

Detail

Census Creation Date Created Boundary Alteration Count Dissolved
Jan 16, 1880 Feb 6, 1880 29

Map

Related

Name Relationship Status
York, County of Parent current

Identifier

Detail Type Source Identifier Relationship Web Link
View cadastral York County, Pennsylvania 82 Lead
View census US Census Bureau FIPS: County Subdivision 4213363840 Lead
View census US Census Bureau FIPS: Place 4263840 Lead
View geologic USGS GNIS: Civil 1215759 Lead View
View geologic USGS GNIS: Populated Place 1184765 Lead View
View other Wikidata Q511398 Lead View
View state Pennsylvania DCED: Municipality 671473 Lead

Affected Government

Detail How Affected Adverse Government How Adverse Affected Date
View Creation Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Feb 6, 1880
View Creation York, Township of Reduction Feb 6, 1880
View Reduction Windsor, Township of (York) Expansion 1884
View Reduction York, Township of Expansion 1884
View Reduction Windsor, Township of (York) Expansion 1892–1893
View Reduction York, Township of Expansion 1892–1893
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction 1904
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Sep 12, 1907
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Sep 12, 1907
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Nov 3, 1924
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Nov 3, 1924
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Dec 22, 1924
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Dec 22, 1924
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Dec 22, 1924
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Nov 9, 1927
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Dec 10, 1928
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Dec 10, 1928
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Dec 3, 1930
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Dec 3, 1930
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Dec 19, 1932
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Nov 8, 1933
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Jun 5, 1942
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Nov 3, 1943
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Sep 10, 1947
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Jul 31, 1950
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Jul 31, 1950
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Dec 3, 1951
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Dec 5, 1951
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Feb 11, 1952
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Oct 3, 1955
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Jun 26, 1956
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Nov 7, 1956
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Dec 5, 1956
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Jul 7, 1958
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Jul 7, 1958
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Oct 27, 1958
View Expansion Windsor, Township of (York) Reduction Jul 3, 1968
View Expansion York, Township of Reduction Nov 11, 2002

Affected Government Form

Detail Government Form Date
View Borough (Title 8) Feb 6, 1880

Other Successful Event Links

Detail Type Description Successful? Date
View County Classification Pennsylvania 1919 County Classification yes Jul 10, 1919
View County Classification York County 5th to 4th yes Dec 30, 1930
View County Classification York County 4th to 3rd yes Jan 1, 1972

Government Action

Detail Action Date Approved Effective Location
View Ordinance: Declaring the admission to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, of lots or out lots of a section of land containing 18 acres and 130 perches, situate in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania Oct 12, 1904 Oct 12, 1904
View Ordinance: Declaring the admission to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, of lots or out lots of a section of land containing 33 acres and 29 perches, situate in Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania Aug 12, 1907 Aug 16, 1907
View Ordinance: Declaring the admission to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, of lots or out lots of a section of land containing 37 acres and 129 perches, situate in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania Aug 12, 1907 Aug 16, 1907
View Ordinance: Declaring the admission to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, of lots or out lots of a section of land situate in York and Windsor Townships, York County, Pennsylvania Jan 5, 1923 Jan 5, 1923
View Ordinance: Declaring the admission to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, of lots or out lots of a section of land containing twelve acres, more or less, situate in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania Jan 4, 1924 Jan 4, 1924
View Ordinance 70: Declaring the admission in the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, of lots or out lots of a section of land containing forty (40) acres, situated in York and Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania, and lying adjacent to the said Borough, of which lots or out lots, Spurgeon Flinchbaugh, Roman P. Neff, James C. Neff, Tibertus Gladfelter, Frank Kinard, Howard E. Knisley, John R. Anderson, Jeremiah L. Lowe, William M. Brenneman, Robert Gibson, Harvey A. Waughtel, Cliton Frey, W. Grant Raub, William D. Myers, Lorenz McCoy, Walter Grim, Murray Stein, Emanuel Neff, Frank Myers, Earl T. Stein, John W. Kelly, John Flinchbaugh, Daniel Stein, Clinton W. Hess, Oliver Love, Mrs. V. J. Flakner, Curvin Flinchbaugh, S. S. Laucks, Samuel H. Curran, Charles W. Hartman, B. Frank Paules, Amos H. Kyle, Harry G. Hake, Samuel H. Herrman Estate, Flinchbaugh & Leber, David Stein, are the freehold owners, being the owners in fee simple thereof Mar 7, 1924 Mar 7, 1924
View Ordinance: Declaring the admission to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, of lots or out lots of a section of land containing eight and eight hundred twenty-nine (8.829) thousandths acres, situate in Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania Sep 2, 1927 Sep 2, 1927
View Ordinance: Approving and confirming the boundary lines of the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania Aug 30, 1928 Aug 30, 1928
View Ordinance: Declaring the admission to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, of a tract of land containing two acres and one hundred and twenty-one perches, situate in Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania Nov 2, 1928 Nov 2, 1928
View Ordinance: Declaring the admission to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, of two tracts of land. Tract No. 1 containing fifteen and fifty-two thousandths acres situate in Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Tract No. 2 containing seven and five hundred and forty thousandths acres situate in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania Nov 17, 1930 Nov 17, 1930
View Ordinance: Declaring the admission to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, of a tract of land containing seven acres and one hundred thirty-three perches situate in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania Dec 2, 1932 Dec 2, 1932
View Ordinance: Declaring the admission to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, of two tracts of land situate in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Tract No. 1 containing three and five hundred forty thousandths acres (3.540). Tract No. 2 containing ten and three hundred twenty-nine thousandths acres (10.329). Sep 1, 1933 Sep 1, 1933
View Ordinance: Annexing to the Borough of Red Lion, a section of York Township, York County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the said borough, herein described May 1, 1942
View Ordinance: Annexing to the Borough of Red Lion, a section of Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the said Borough, herein described Oct 1, 1943
View Minute: " The Annexation Ordinance was presnted wherein it was stated that a certain tract of land containing 12 acres more or less adjacent to Fairmount Park would be annexed to Red Lion Borough and passed FIRST RADING on motion of Roseman, seconded Harold Neff. Same Ordinance passed SECOND READING on Motion of Hall, seconded Gordon Neff." Jun 6, 1947 p. 1
View Minute: " The Ordinance Annexing a certain Tract of Land adjacent to Fairmount Park into the Borough was read and passed THIRD READING on motion of Heindel, seconded Gordon Neff." Jul 11, 1947 p. 1
View Ordinance: Annexing to the Borough of Red Lion, a section of York Township, York County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the said Borough, herein described Jul 11, 1947
View Minute: "A Petition from Herman A. Ebert and James H. Fager was presented asking that their properties adjacent to the Northern End of Red Lion Borough be annexed to Red Lion Borough, this matter was referred to the Solicitor to see what action would have to be taken for said annexation due to the School Loans in York Township." Oct 7, 1949 p. 1
View Minute: "The annexation proceedings were discussed at this time and in this connection, Motion by Heindel that the Ebert and Fager properties adjacent to the Northern End of the Borough be annexed to Red Lion Borough and that the Balance of the property owners adjacent thereto be contacted immediately to see if it is possible to annex more than the two properties aforementioned, seconded Toomey and passed." Nov 4, 1949 p. 1
View Minute: " The annexation Ordinance, annexing to Red Lion Borough the following tracts of land, Federal Tract known as Tract #1; Horn-Grove Tract known as tract #2; Red Lion Cabinet Co. Tract known as Tract #3; Walter Sipe-Red Lion A.A. Tract known as Tract #4; Martin Street Tract known as Tract #5; Pine Street Tract known as Tract #6; Wise Avenue Tracts known as Tracts #7 & 8; North Main Street Tract known as Tract #9; was read and passed FIRST READING on Motion of Heindel, seconded Stump and passed. Same Ordinance was read and passed SECOND READING on Motion of Hall, seconded Toomey and passed. The Secretary was instructed to notify all members at the proper time of a Special Meeting to be held on December 15, 1949 at 7:30 P.M. to pass the aforementioned Ordinance on Third Reading." Dec 2, 1949 p. 1
View Minute: " The purpose of the Special Session was to pass the Annexation Ordinance on Third Reading and prepare the same for advertising. Discussion was opened on same, however, all the necessary work not having been completed, Motion by Heindel that Council Adjourn to meet on December 22, 1949 at 9:15 P.M. to finish this meeting, seconded LaMotte" Dec 15, 1949 p. 1
View Minute: "The annexation proceedings having been completed, the Annexation Ordinance was read and passed THIRD READING on Motion of LaMotte, seconded Heindel and passed." Dec 22, 1949 p. 1
View Ordinance: Annexing to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, a section of Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania and York Township, York County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the said Borough herein described Dec 22, 1949 Dec 22, 1949
View Ordinance: [Annexing territory to the Borough of Red Lion] Feb 7, 1951 Feb 7, 1951
View Ordinance: Annexing to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, a section of York Township, York County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the said Borough herein described Jul 11, 1951 Jul 11, 1951
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Ordinance: Annexing to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, a section of Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the said Borough herein described Nov 7, 1951 Nov 7, 1951
View Minute: " A petition from Harry, Austin and Ervin Keener was read petitioning Council to annex a certain tract of land situated Southwest of Red Lion Borough in York Township to Red Lion Borough. A petition for Property Holders situated on another tract of land situated Southwest of Red Lion Borough and located in York Township was presented seeking to be annexed to Red Lion Borough. Motion by Goerge Gohn to accept the petitions as read, seconded Toomey and accepted. An Ordinance was presentd and read annexing Two (2) Tracts of land [in pencil: Spurley] now situated in York Township to Red Lion Borough and passed FIRST READING on Motion of Ward, seconded Cope. Same Ordinance was read and passed SECOND READING unanimously on Motion of Ward, seconded Toomey. Same Ordinance was read and passed THIRD READING unanimously on Motion of Gohn, seconded LaMotte." Dec 5, 1951 p. 1
View Ordinance Dec 5, 1951
View Ordinance: Annexing to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, a section of York Township, York County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the said Borough herein described Sep 7, 1955 Sep 7, 1955
View Minute: " At this time Paul Binder and George Rider, knwon as Binder & Rider presented themselves and were given the floor, they stated they were present to present a petition for further annexation of their property located in York Township and that further the petition was signed by all property owners involved and the neccessary description was attached to the petition. After discussion, Motion by Zarfos, seconded Zeigler and passed that the aforementioned petition for annexation be accepted and that the Borough Solicitor draw up the nececessary ordinance." Apr 4, 1956 p. 1
View Minute: "Solicitor Smith gave a report on the vote that was to be taken regarding the annexation of part of Windsor Township, known as Pleasant Hill." Apr 4, 1956 p. 1
View Minute: " At this time An Annexation Ordinance pertaining to the Binder-Rider Annexation near Country Club Hills was presented and read, and PASSED FIRST READING on Motion of Fishel, seconded Knaub. Same Ordinance was read and passed SECONDR READING on Motion of Kinard, seconded Zarfos. Same Ordinance was read and passed THIRD READING on Motion of Knaub, seconded Zeigler." Jun 6, 1956 p. 3
View Minute: " George Rider and Paul Binder were present and presented their apologies for their speech at the last meeting of Council and advised they would proceed with twenty feet of paving in their development. Mr. Rider also presented a corrected petition for annexation of property located in and about Country Club Hill in Red Lion and asked Council to withdraw the last petition that was presented and accept the new one. In this Connection, Motion by Knaub, seconded Zarfos and passed that Borough Council withdraw petition accepted on April 4th, 1956 and accept the petition for annexation as presented by Binder & Rider as of this date." Jun 6, 1956 p. 1–2
View Ordinance: Annexing to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, a section of York Township, York County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the said Borough herein described Jun 6, 1956 Jun 6, 1956
View Minute: " A petition was presented to Red Lion Borough Council petitioning Red Lion Borough Council to annex a tract of land situated adjacent to the South Eastern Boundary of the Borough. After said petition had been read, motion by Zarfos, seconded Fishel and passed, that, Borough Council accept said petition. At this time an Ordinance was presented and read Annexing a part of Windsor Township to Red Lion Borough, more commonly known as the Hoffmaster Tract, and passed FIRST READING on Motion of Olp, seconded Zeigler. Same Ordinance passed SECOND READING on Motion of Knaub, seconded Kinard. Same Ordinance passed THIRD READING on motion of Fishel, seconded Zarfos." Nov 7, 1956 p. 2
View Ordinance Nov 7, 1956
View Minute: " At this time a Petition was presented by the Edgewood Development, Inc., for annexation of a tract of land located NorthEast of Red Lion Borough, and, after same has been read and examined by Council, Motion by Zarfos, seconded Olp and passed that said petition be accepted. In this connection and Ordinance was read annexing a certain Tract of Land located Northeast of the present Borough Line, said tract of land to be developed by Edgewood Development, Inc., and passed FIRST READING on Motion of Knaub, seconded Zeigler. Same Ordinance was read and passed SECOND READING on Motion of Olp, seconded Knaub. Same Ordinance was read and passed THIRD READING on Motion of Fishel, seconded Zeigler." Dec 5, 1956 p. 2
View Ordinance: Annexing to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, a section of Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the said Borough herein described Dec 5, 1956
View Minute: " Residents of Pleasant Hill were present and at this time were given the floor: George Blouse acted as spokesman and informed Council they were present to find out what can be done towards getting part of the Pleasant Hill Tract annexed to Red Lion Borough inasmuch as it appears to have been deleted in the original annexation. After discussion, these residents were notified that the proper methods would be put into action immediatelt towards getting this small parcel of land annexed to Red Lion Borough and that the proper petition should be presented by them to Borough Council." Jun 4, 1958 p. 1
View Minute: " At this time members of the Red Lion Area School Authority and Red Lion School Board presented a petition for annexation to Red Lion Borough of the School's new property located in York Township, said petition being signed by Jesse B. Warner, Chairman of the Authority and Gerald Zarfos, President of Red Lion School Board. The petition was read and considerbale discussion was held on same due to Borough Council Members inquiring as to who was going to bear the costs of the new streets leading to the Area School, finally, after comments by Dr. Woodrow Dellinger a member of Red Lion School Board and receiving assurance from the Chairman of the School Authority and the President of the Red Lion School Board that this cost situation could certainly be worked out amicably when it came time for the construction of said streets, Motion by Zeigler, seconded Hangen that the petition be accepted; the President immediately called the roll and all Councilmen voting "Aye", the petition was accepted. Ordinance No: 6-558 was presented annexing a certain part of York Township to Red Lion Borough: Said Ordinance was read and passed FIRST READING on Motion of, Smith, seconded Druck. Same Ordinance was read and passed SECOND READING on Motion of Neff, seconded Hangen. Same Ordinance was read and passed THIRD READING on Motion of Zeigler, seconded Neff." Jun 11, 1958 p. 1–2
View Minute: " At this time a petition from property holders in Windsor Township adjacent to Pleasant Hill Tract for annexation to Red Lion Borough was presented and, after reading and examination of same by Council, Motion by Hangen that said Petition be accepted, seconded Smith and passed. Ordinance No: 6-758 was presented annexing a certain tract of land in Windsor Township to Red Lion Borough: Said Ordinance was read and passed FIRST READING on Motion of Neff, seconded Zeigler. Same Ordinance was read and passed SECOND READING on Motion of Smith, seconded Hangen. Same Ordinance was read and passed THIRD READING on Motion of Druck, seconded Hangen." Jun 11, 1958 p. 2
View Ordinance 6-558: Annexing to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, a section of York Township, York County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the said Borough herein described Jun 11, 1958 Jun 11, 1958
View Ordinance 6-758: Annexing to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, a section of Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the said Borough herein described Jun 11, 1958 Jun 11, 1958
View Minute: " A petition was presented and read for the annexation of a certain part of York Township, namely the Gohn Service Station etc., and was accepted on Motion of Smith, seconded Shelley. [...] After discussion, Motion by Smith, seconded Hangen and passed that a Special Meeting of Council be held on the 13th day of October, 1958 to pass an Annexation Ordinance and conduct any other business of an urgent nature." Oct 8, 1958 p. 4
View Minute: " Ordinance No: 1058-8 for the annexation of a certain part of York Township to Red Lion Borough was presented and read, and PASSED FIRST READING on Motion of, Neff, seconded Hangen. Same Ordinance PASSED SECOND READING on Motion of Shelley, seconded Druck. Same Ordinance PASSED THIRD READING on Motion of Smith, seconded Neff." Oct 13, 1958 p. 1
View Ordinance 1058-8: Annexing to the Borough of Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, a section of York Township, York County, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the said Borough herein described Oct 13, 1958 Oct 13, 1958
View Ordinance 668-1: Annexing a portion of Windsor Township to Red Lion Borough Jun 5, 1968 Jun 5, 1968
View Ordinance 11-12, 2002: Annexing territory owned by Red Lion Borough in York Township which is contiguous to Red Lion Borough and used for recreational purposes Nov 11, 2002

Research Log

Detail Type/Notes Log Date Coverage
Minute Book bk. 1944-1948–1949-1952 (1944–1952)
Minute Book bk. 1956-1957–1958-1959 (1956–1959)
Miscellaneous Index (Com.Pl.) (1904)
Open Records Request (Relevant items in code) Aug 2, 2010

National Archives

Detail Source Set Government File Unit From To
View 1940-1950 Cns. Minor Civ. Div. Corr. Red Lion Borough 17500453 77 84
View Cns. Mp. 1940 Red Lion 5838589 1 1
View Cns. Mp. 1950 Red Lion 40037751 1 1

Other Event Links

Detail Type Description Successful? Date
View Plat Recording Red Lion Borough 1928 Plat unknown 1928
View Annexation Red Lion Borough Ordinance of 7 February 1951 no 1951–1954
View Annexation Red Lion Borough Ordinance of 7 November 1951 (Tract 2) no* 1951–1956
View Home Rule (County) York County Proposed 1973 Home Rule no* 1973–1974