Bartonsville

Bartonsville, Pennsylvania is a historically rooted yet increasingly suburbanized village located in Monroe County, nestled within the Pocono Mountains. It spans parts of Hamilton, Pocono, Jackson, and Stroud Townships, making it one of the few communities in the region that straddles multiple municipal boundaries.

🕰️ Historical Origins

• Founded: In 1831 by Colonel Joseph Benjamin Barton, who opened a hotel and post office along the Easton-Belmont Turnpike stagecoach route.
• Early Industry: The village once supported a grist mill, tannery, creamery, dance hall, and even a brass band—typical of a thriving 19th-century Mid-Atlantic hamlet.
• Custard Family Legacy: The Custards settled shortly after Barton, establishing a sawmill, Lutheran church, school, and cemetery. The area could just as easily have been called “Custardsville.”

📍 Geography & Access

• Coordinates: 41.00500°N, 75.27972°W
• Elevation: ~774 feet (236 meters)
• ZIP Code: 18321
• Major Roads: PA Route 611 runs through Bartonsville, now lined with shopping centers and subdivisions.

🏘️ Modern Character

• Population: ~1,753 residents (2000 Census)
• Neighborhoods: Includes Barton Glen, Tara Hills, Pocono Laurel Lake, Fawn Acres, and Buck Valley.
• Economy: Primarily driven by retail and hospitality, with big-box stores, restaurants, and hotels serving both locals and Pocono tourists.
• School Districts: Served by the Stroudsburg Area School District and adjacent to East Stroudsburg and Pocono Mountain districts.

🌿 Lifestyle & Culture

• Bartonsville today is a bedroom community, offering suburban convenience with mountain proximity.
• Residents enjoy quick access to Interstate 80, Camelback Resort, Delaware Water Gap, and Stroudsburg’s cultural scene.
• Though urbanized, it retains pockets of wooded charm and historical significance.