Red Lion, Burlington County, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Red Lion, New Jersey
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Looking north along Eayrestown Road approaching Red Lion Road in the center of Red Lion
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 Red Lion, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Red Lion, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Red Lion, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Southampton |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 879636 |
Red Lion is a small, unincorporated community in Southampton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger township or county.
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Discovering Red Lion
Red Lion is a quiet spot known for a few buildings. You'll find the historic Red Lion Inn here. There's also a diner and a few houses. These buildings are all located close to the Red Lion Circle.
Location in the Pine Barrens
This community is nestled within the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The Pine Barrens is a large, unique forest area. It covers a big part of southern New Jersey. It's famous for its sandy soil and pine trees.
How Red Lion Got Its Name
The name "Red Lion" comes from an interesting old story. It's about one of the first people to settle in the area, a man named Parks. The story says he had a big fight with a mountain lion.
The Mountain Lion Story
During the fight, the mountain lion's fur supposedly turned red. This was from its own blood. Long ago, mountain lions and black bears lived in this area. Sadly, they were hunted until there were none left.
