Republic is nicknamed the âHub City,â and America Jenette Smith, director for the Resurrect Republic organization, said that nickname is a reminder for Republicâs history as the main destination in the township for shopping, business and entertainment many years ago.
âWe had the trains, we had the pharmacy, we had banks, we had two movie theaters at one point. No other area in Redstone Township had any shopping facility, so everybody came here,â she said.
Smith said activity in the community became stagnant over the years, as members who were once very active in the town are no longer around.