East Stroudsburg Borough
24 Analomink Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
United States
East Stroudsburg Borough is a vibrant, historically rooted municipality in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the Pocono Mountains and directly adjacent to its sister borough, Stroudsburg. Though often paired with Stroudsburg in regional identity, East Stroudsburg has its own distinct character—shaped by education, transportation, and a rich colonial past.
🏘️ Borough Snapshot
- Founded: Originally settled in 1737 as Dansbury, renamed East Stroudsburg in 1856 with the arrival of the railroad
- Area: ~2.86 square miles (7.41 km²)
- Population: ~9,847 (2020 Census)
- Elevation: ~466 feet (142 m)
- ZIP Codes: 18301–18302
- School District: East Stroudsburg Area School District
🏛️ Civic & Cultural Features
- East Stroudsburg University (ESU): A major regional institution that fuels the borough’s youthful energy, cultural diversity, and economic activity
- Historic Downtown: Lined with shops, restaurants, and cultural venues, including restored Victorian buildings and the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad station
- Community Events: Includes “Music on Mondays,” senior expos, and seasonal festivals hosted by the borough and local organizations
🚉 Transportation & Infrastructure
- Rail Legacy: The borough’s growth was catalyzed by the 1856 arrival of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
- Highways: Served by Route 209 and close to I-80, making it a key transit point between New York City and the Poconos
- Walkability: Compact layout with pedestrian-friendly streets and public parks
🏞️ Regional Identity
East Stroudsburg is often seen as the educational and cultural anchor of Monroe County. Its blend of historic charm, university life, and proximity to outdoor recreation makes it a dynamic hub for both residents and visitors. The borough’s evolution—from colonial outpost to railroad town to college borough—reflects the layered history of the Pocono region.
The Borough of East Stroudsburg enacted a short term rental ordinance in 2021. The ordinance requires licensing and a list of requirements including the use of a private trash hauler. Zoning regulations limit the licenses to Commercial and Industrial areas, properties in residential areas will need a variance. Details can be found in the East Stroudsburg STR Ordinance. See permit application below.
East Stroudsburg News
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for suspects who robbed a FedEx driver in East Stroudsburg.
According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, on October 15 around 1:54 p.m., the man pictured was involved in a strong-armed robbery of a FedEx delivery driver in East Stroudsburg.
TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police charged a man after they allege he threatened troopers while being arrested for a hit-and-run incident.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, on October 25 troopers were called to investigate a driver that almost hit another car in Tobyhanna Township.
Police say the vehicle fit the description of a hit-and-run crash that occurred in Wilkes-Barre
City earlier that evening.
Shots rang out early Sunday near the college's Zimbar Gym, along Center Street in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, a letter sent to students ...
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00
Estate of Virginia Broderick Notice is hereby given that, in the estate of the decedent set forth below, the Register of Wills has granted letters, testamentary or of administration to the persons named. All persons having claims against said estate are requested to make known the same to them or their attorneys and all persons indebted to said decedent are requested to make payment without delay to the executors named below.
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TYMAR HOLDINGS, LLC'S APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE TO ESTABLISH AN EVENT CENTER AT 271 WASHINGTON ST, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA The East Stroudsburg Borough Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 7:30PM, during a Regular Meeting of Borough Council, at the East Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 24 Analomink St, East Stroudsburg, PA, on the Conditional Use Application of Tymar Holdings, LLC to establish an Event Center pursuant to Chapter 157, Section 157-30 (Ordinance No.
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. for any business that may come before the Board. The meeting will be held at the Schoonover Municipal Center, 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. Michele L. Clewell Middle Smithfield Township Township Secretary
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00
NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL DIVISION MONROE COUNTY No. 006682-CV-2024 loanDepot.com, LLC Plaintiff vs.
Shots fired on campus of East Stroudsburg University | wnep.com
East Stroudsburg University campus police said gunfire rang out on early Sunday morning at the Monroe County school.
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating shots fired that occurred at a local university on Sunday.
Early Sunday Morning, East Stroudsburg University students received an email notifying them of shots fired near the Zimbar Gym.
University police have detained several persons of interest related to the shooting.
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — An investigation is underway in Monroe County after gunfire rang out on the campus of East Stroudsburg University.
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MONROE CO., Pa. - East Stroudsburg University campus police reported shots fired early Sunday morning. An email sent from the university to ...
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Estate Notice Letters have been granted on the estate of each of the following decedents to the personal representative named, who requests all persons having claims against the estate of the decedent to make known the same in writing to his/her attorney, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay: BUTLER, DANIEL G., deceased, of Saylorsburg, PA, Monroe County File No. 4523-0358. Mary Ann Butler, Executor, 11 Tara Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
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