Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dale T. Weidman a/k/a Dale Weidman , late of Eldred Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Eldred Township
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Address
490 Kunkletown Rd.
PO Box 600
Kunkletown, PA 18058
United States
Email
a.velopolcek@eldredtwp.org
Phone
Fax
School District
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
The Parks and Recreation Committee of Eldred Township, Monroe County is composed of volunteers who advise and offer recommendations to the Eldred ...
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARTHA A. KISHBAUGH a/k/a MARTHA ANN KISHBAUGH, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Now-abandoned house at the intersection of Kunkletown Road and Correll Road. Your Comment. Do you have a connection to this photograph?
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dale T. Weidman a/k/a Dale Weidman , late of Eldred Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00
2025 Schedule of County Meetings All meetings on this schedule will be held in the Monroe County Administrative Center One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (Unless otherwise noted) Monroe County Board of Commissioners Workshop Meetings, Room 201 There will be a public workshop meeting every Monday at 10:00 AM (time subject to change) with the exception of any Monday Holidays listed in this schedule. Additional dates for workshops will be 12/31/24, 2/18/25, 9/2/25 and 10/14/25.
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARTHA A. KISHBAUGH a/k/a MARTHA ANN KISHBAUGH, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARTHA A. KISHBAUGH a/k/a MARTHA ANN KISHBAUGH, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Stroudsburg Borough set up their tree at Courthouse Square Wednesday morning.
Every year before Thanksgiving, they get a tree from a local farm to decorate and display.
This year, they got their tree from Baumgartner Farms in Kunkletown.
Dunkelbergers Tree Service brought it in and Stroudsburg Public Works decorated it.
This residential 2.04-acre property for lease in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 856 square foot house.
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 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 1150 CIVIL 2019 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 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 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 2207 CIVIL 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 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 1150 CIVIL 2019 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 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
This residential 2.55-acre property for lease in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 1630 square foot house.
This vacant residential 3.61-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home.
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 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 1150 CIVIL 2019 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 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 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 2207 CIVIL 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
"One was an address in the middle of the field in Kunkletown." Here's what election officials noticed on suspicious forms submitted in Monroe ...
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of LEON H. BARLIEB, late of Eldred, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF MONROE NOTICE OF A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5 2024 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 00AM TO 8 00PM Prevailing Time Coolbaugh Four Delaware Water Gap East Stroudsburg First Ward East Stroudsburg Second Ward THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY East Stroudsburg Third Ward In pursuance of the provisions of the Constitution and the Election Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania we the County Board of Elections of Monroe County do hereby make known and give notice to the electors of said Monroe County that the General Election
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00
MONROE COUNTY S POLLING PLACE LIST BARRETT ONE 01 1 BARRETT ADMINISTRATIVE REC COMPLEX 1200 ROUTE 390 CRESCO PA 18326 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access BARRETT TWO 01 2 BARRETT ADMINISTRATIVE REC COMPLEX 1200 ROUTE 390 CRESCO PA 18326 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access CHESTNUTHILL ONE 02 1 WEST END FIRE COMPANY DOWNSTAIRS 128 ROUTE 715 BEHIND WAWA BRODHEADSVILLE PA 18322 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access CHESTNUTHILL TWO 02 2 ST JOHN S LUTHERAN CHURCH 164 MERWINSBURG RD EFFORT PA 18330