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Eldred Township

Address

490 Kunkletown Rd.
PO Box 600
Kunkletown, PA 18058
United States

Email
a.velopolcek@eldredtwp.org
Tax Rate
2.46 mills

Eldred Township is a quiet, rural gem tucked into the western edge of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, where the Pocono foothills meet the Lehigh Valley. It’s a place of winding roads, forested ridges, and deep historical roots—ideal for those drawn to natural beauty and small-community charm.


🏞️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

  • Area: ~24.5 square miles (63.5 km²), almost entirely land
  • Elevation: ~919 feet (280 m)
  • Population: 2,594 (2020 Census)
  • Villages within: Includes Kunkletown, Fiddletown, and Smith Gap
  • School District: Pleasant Valley School District

🌄 Landscape & Natural Features

  • Blue Mountain: Forms the township’s dramatic southern boundary, part of the Appalachian Ridge
  • Creeks: Drained by Aquashicola Creek and Buckwha Creek, flowing westward into the Lehigh River
  • Outdoor Appeal: Hiking, fishing, and camping are popular, with access to nearby state parks and scenic byways

🏘️ Community Character

  • Rural & Residential: A mix of farmland, forest, and low-density housing
  • Historic Sites: Includes the Eldred WWII Museum and remnants of early German and Moravian settlement patterns
  • Short-Term Rentals: Regulated by a 2020 ordinance; permitted only in rural resource, agricultural/residential, or commercial zones with conditional use approval

🧭 Regional Identity

Eldred Township is a place where Appalachian heritage meets Lehigh Valley tranquility. It’s less developed than eastern Monroe County, offering a slower pace and stronger connection to land and legacy. Its villages—especially Kunkletown—serve as cultural anchors, with local events and community organizations preserving the township’s character.

Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals are regulated in Eldred Township.  A 2020 short-term rental ordinance specifies that vacation rentals cannot be located in the residential district or the industrial zoning district.  Short-term rentals can be located in the following zoning districts:  rural resource, agricultural/residential or a commercial.  A Conditional Use Exception is required and requires a review by both the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors and are approved or denied on a case-by-case basis.  

Eldred Township News

Summary: The Monroe County Office of Voter Registration and Elections in Stroudsburg, PA, has issued a notice for the General Primary Election scheduled for May 19, 2026, between 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The notice outlines the various public offices and party offices for which nominations and elections will take place, including positions like Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Representatives in Congress, Senators, and Members of the State Committee. The election covers a wide range of districts within Monroe County, impacting voters across different townships and boroughs.

An estate notice has been issued for the estate of Robert K Price, who resided in Eldred Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and has passed away.  

Deziree L Seeman has been appointed as the Executor of the estate.  

Individuals who owe money to the estate are required to settle their debts promptly, while those with claims or requests related to the estate must submit them for resolution without delay.  

The address for correspondence regarding the estate is 37 Lakeshore Dr, Lakeville, PA, 18438.  

Summary: An estate notice has been issued for the estate of Robert K Price, who resided in Eldred Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and has passed away. Deziree L Seeman has been appointed as the Executor of the estate. Individuals who owe money to the estate are required to settle their debts promptly, while those with claims or requests related to the estate must submit them for resolution without delay. The address for correspondence regarding the estate is 37 Lakeshore Dr, Lakeville, PA, 18438.

Summary: The Sheriff of Monroe County, Pennsylvania is conducting a public online auction of a property located at 189 Turkey Ridge Drive, Kunkletown, PA 18058 on March 26, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Prospective bidders must register online with Bid4Assets and pay 10% of the purchase price or Sheriff's costs via wire transfer by 4:00 PM the day after the auction.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Martinus G. Meulman, late of Eldred Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Leslie Diane Conover 205 Sycamore Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071 Jenny Y.C. Cheng, Esquire Cheng Law Offices, P.C. 430 Delaware Avenue, P.O. Box 195, Palmerton, PA 18071 January 9,16,23 2026 LSOM0431721

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Linda Iannacone, late of Kunkletown, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

A Monroe County man has been sentenced to more than two decades in federal prison on child pornography charges.

According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Ivan N. Baez, 46, of Kunkletown, was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months on Oct. 23 by U.S. District Judge Julia K. Munley.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SECTION 001113*ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Pleasant Valley School District is soliciting sealed bids for the Intermediate School Chiller Replacement Project in the form of a single prime lump sum contract. Sealed Bids shall be delivered to Pleasant Valley School District, Business Office, 2233 Route 115, Brodheadsville, PA 18322, no later than 10:00 am prevailing time on Friday, December 19, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SECTION 001113*ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Pleasant Valley School District is soliciting sealed bids for the Intermediate School Chiller Replacement Project in the form of a single prime lump sum contract. Sealed Bids shall be delivered to Pleasant Valley School District, Business Office, 2233 Route 115, Brodheadsville, PA 18322, no later than 10:00 am prevailing time on Friday, December 19, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 1860 CIVIL 2025 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, December 4, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SECTION 001113*ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Pleasant Valley School District is soliciting sealed bids for the Intermediate School Chiller Replacement Project in the form of a single prime lump sum contract. Sealed Bids shall be delivered to Pleasant Valley School District, Business Office, 2233 Route 115, Brodheadsville, PA 18322, no later than 10:00 am prevailing time on Friday, December 19, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

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United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Community Services

410 Olive St. Scranton, PA 18509: Angel’s Attic food pantry is currently open Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm. Households of any size can come and receive a bag, as needed (1 per day maximum). 

Catholic Social Services Food Distribution

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00

POLK TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF CONDITIONAL USE HEARING APPLICATION OF CHRISTOPHER AND KAREN MILLER FOR ASSISTED-CARE DWELLING UNIT FOR RELATIVE The Polk Township Board of Supervisors shall conduct a public hearing on October 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the township building, 165 Polk Township Road, Kresgeville, PA for the purpose of hearing the Conditional Use Application of Christopher and Karen Miller for approval of assisted-care unit for relative for property located at 2525 Bark Lane, Kunkletown, PA 18058. The property bears Parcel ID 13.7B.1.32.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Kato E. Jenkins, Jr., late of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Kato E. Jenkins, Jr., late of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00

POLK TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF CONDITIONAL USE HEARING APPLICATION OF CHRISTOPHER AND KAREN MILLER FOR ASSISTED-CARE DWELLING UNIT FOR RELATIVE The Polk Township Board of Supervisors shall conduct a public hearing on October 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the township building, 165 Polk Township Road, Kresgeville, PA for the purpose of hearing the Conditional Use Application of Christopher and Karen Miller for approval of assisted-care unit for relative for property located at 2525 Bark Lane, Kunkletown, PA 18058. The property bears Parcel ID 13.7B.1.32.

KUNKLETOWN, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is getting a first full look at an area resource for homeless veterans. Valor Clinic Foundation invited 28/22 News for a tour of what they call Paul's House on Wednesday.

It's a transitional home in Kunkletown designed to give veterans without a home a way to get help with mental health, access to food, and a chance to get back on their feet.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 003391-CV-2024, I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, August 28, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00

INVITATION FOR BIDS Bids are requested for the Embankment Drainage and Retaining Wall Installation Project to be located at the Kunkletown Vol. Fire Co, 597 Kunkletown Rd, Kunkletown PA. Bid specifications are available by contacting Brian Stankovich by email at kvfc@ptd.net or by phone at 610-381-2674 or 570-620-5971. Bids will be received until 5 PM on 8/1/2025 by email to: kvfc@ptd at Kunkletown Vol. Fire Co or in writing to Kunkletown Vol. Fire Co. Po Box 357, Kunkletown PA 18058.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Anna K Clark , late of Eldred Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Anna K Clark , late of Eldred Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John J. Kline, Sr. a/k/a John J. Kline, late of Kunkletown, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Kevin J. Kline and John Kline, Jr. Yary L. Ledee de Leon, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 June 6,13,20 2025 LSOM0309138

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Anna K Clark , late of Eldred Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John J. Kline, Sr. a/k/a John J. Kline, late of Kunkletown, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Kevin J. Kline and John Kline, Jr. Yary L. Ledee de Leon, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 1935 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 June 6,13,20 2025 LSOM0309138

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