Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of LEON H. BARLIEB, late of Eldred, 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
POLK TOWNSHIP: 3:15 pm There is a reported Motor Vehicle Accident in the area of 710 Interchange Rd (Rt 209) Kunkletown, two vehicles with injuries.
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00
CIVIL DIVISION COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA No. 2024-C-1058 PATRICIA GORDON-WILSON and GARY WILSON, her husband 318 Fall Creek Terrace Stroudsburg, PA Plaintiff, v. VERONICA P. MIECHUR 3549 Old Mill Road Slatington, Pa and HEATHER J. SLUTTER 963 Scenic Drive Kunkletown, Pa 18058 Defendants. TO: HEATHER J. SLUTTER: By Order dated October 11, 2024 the Court permitted Service by Publication of the attached Writ of Summons in the above case. WRIT OF SUMMONS IN CIVIL ACTION To: VERONICA P. MIECHUR and HEATHER J. SLUTTER.
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Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of LEON H. BARLIEB, late of Eldred, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
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Fri, 11 Oct 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 782 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, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 11 Oct 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 000412 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, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 11 Oct 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 2637 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, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
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Fri, 04 Oct 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 2637 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, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 04 Oct 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 782 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, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 04 Oct 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 000412 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, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
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Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Geraldine Lenhart a/k/a Geraldine R. Lenhart, late of Eldred Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
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Fri, 27 Sep 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 000412 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, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.