| In recent years, rural southern York County
has experienced a growth boom, mainly due to residents who work
in Baltimore and northern Maryland but prefer the quality of
life available in York County. Quaint towns like Shrewsbury,
Glen Rock and Stewartstown have an almost "yesteryear"
charm, and housing opportunities range from 18th
Century farms to white picket fence suburban neighborhoods to
historic townhouses in the urban areas. Outside of the
population centers, much of southern York County remains
farmland – so much so that a number of Amish families have
migrated from neighboring Lancaster County to the southeastern
portion of York County. The popular Heritage Rail Trail County
Park begins in New Freedom and winds northward to York City,
providing the ideal setting for a relaxing walk, jog, or bike
ride for the family. The communities of southern York County are
also known throughout the mid-Atlantic region for their antique
shops.
It is difficult to draw a line denoting where Southern York
County ends and Greater York begins, but two moderately-sized
towns – Dallastown and Red Lion – sit in a transition area
between the two regions. Named for an old tavern, Red Lion
Borough has a population of over 6,000 residents. Its town
square is located at the intersection of two well-traveled
north-south routes – S.R. 74 and S.R. 24. Neighboring
Dallastown Borough has a population of just under 4,000. Also
located in this "transitional" area is William H. Kain
County Park, which includes Lake Williams and Lake Redman,
popular destinations for fishing, boating, hiking, and camping.
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