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Hamilton Township

Address

229 Fenner Avenue
PO Box 285
Sciota, PA 18354
United States

Email
hamtwp@ptd.net
Tax Rate
0.33 mills

Hamilton Township is a scenic, historically rich municipality in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, located just west of Stroudsburg in the heart of the Pocono foothills. With its rolling farmland, forested ridges, and deep colonial roots, Hamilton offers a blend of rural tranquility and cultural heritage that’s central to the county’s identity.


🏞️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

  • Area: ~38.5 square miles (99.7 km²), mostly land with minimal water coverage
  • Elevation: ~1,286 feet (392 m)
  • Population: ~8,635 (2020 Census)
  • School District: Stroudsburg Area School District

🏘️ Communities Within

Hamilton Township includes several unincorporated villages and hamlets:

  • Sciota (home to the township offices)
  • Snydersville
  • Hamilton Square
  • Bossardsville
  • Kellersville
  • Kemmererville
  • Sandhill
  • Stormville
  • Portions of Saylorsburg and Blue Mountain Pines

🏛️ Historic & Cultural Features

  • Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church and Cemetery: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Fenner–Snyder Mill: A preserved grist mill reflecting early industrial heritage
  • Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: A working 19th-century farm museum offering immersive experiences in pioneer life

🚫 Short-Term Rentals

Hamilton Township has strict regulations:

  • Not permitted in residential zones
  • Only allowed in commercial zones with zoning board approval as hotel/motel use

🌄 Regional Identity

Hamilton Township is a place where Appalachian heritage meets agrarian tradition. Its landscape of fields, creeks, and wooded hills reflects centuries of settlement, while its proximity to Stroudsburg and the Delaware Water Gap makes it a quiet but connected part of Monroe County’s cultural corridor.

Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals are not allowed in Hamilton Township. Any property in a designated “A” zoning area is strictly prohibited from rentals. Use of C-1 zoning (commercial) property for short-term rentals should apply for an approved use as a hotel/motel which requires a variance granted by the zoning board.

Hamilton Township News

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Shirley J. Pensack, late of Ross Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Catherine V. Sasz a/k/a Catherine Sasz, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9am-12pm or by appointment at the Municipal Building. 250 Anchorage Road; Saylorsburg, PA 18353. Attn Ross Twp. Tax ...

Pennsylvania›Monroe County›Saylorsburg›1 Bedroom. Saylorsburg, PA Real Estate Market Overview. Browse 1 1 bedroom home for sale in Saylorsburg, PA.

Property Description This double-wide 1996 Brookfield Mobile is located in The Estates at Hamilton Heights. Surrounded by brand new models, ...

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Ziegenfus a/k/a Barbara A Ziegenfus, lateof Ross Township, Monroe County County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Lori Halloran 1076 Route 115 Saylorsburg, PA. 18353 Publication Dates L00000000

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Emily Sattur, a/k/a Barbara E. Sattur, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00

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: WALLS, NOLAN D., a/k/a NOLAN WALLS, deceased, of Marshalls Creek, PA, Monroe County File No. 4524-0249. William Nolan Walls, Executor, 7712 Hamilton Boulevard, Breinigsville, PA 18031.

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of RONALD V. PRATOR, SR., late of Kunkletown, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Alice Mae Knecht, 77, of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, died Oct. 6 in the Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. She was the wife of Alfred ...

Description
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 27 at 8:46PM EDT until May 27 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

SVRPHI

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania...
Southeastern Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Central Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 930 PM EDT.

* At 846 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Beltzville

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Shirley J. Pensack, late of Ross Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Catherine V. Sasz a/k/a Catherine Sasz, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

SAYLORSBURG, Pa. — Monroe County dispatchers say a home in a wooded area caught fire on Sunday morning. Saylorsburg fire, 6/9/24. Mike Nester | for ...

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Emily Sattur, a/k/a Barbara E. Sattur, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Robert J. Wacker, 87, of Hamilton Township, died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus after a brief illness.

4 from Saylorsburg, Pen Argyl arrested on Capitol riot charges

Fri, 07 Jun 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 004523 CIVIL 2023 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, June 27, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Scott, 75, and his son Jarrett Carl Scott, 48, of Saylorsburg in Monroe County, both were charged with obstruction of law enforcement during a ...

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00

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: WALLS, NOLAN D., a/k/a NOLAN WALLS, deceased, of Marshalls Creek, PA, Monroe County File No. 4524-0249. William Nolan Walls, Executor, 7712 Hamilton Boulevard, Breinigsville, PA 18031.

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of RONALD V. PRATOR, SR., late of Kunkletown, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As winter weather continues to approach, many people are preparing their homes for the cold ...

Don’t leave potential danger sitting around inside your home or garage.

The message comes from the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority.

And they're offering you an easy way to properly dispose of your household hazardous waste in Stroud Township that won’t harm you or the environment.

"This is a flyer for our Household Hazardous Waste Program, Saturday, June 15th from 8-2 right here."

Michael E. LesebergMichael E. Leseberg, 54, of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pa., died Wednesday, November 15, 2006 in Bethlehem, Pa.

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SASD Calendar

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First Day of School
Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
2 Hour Delay - Students Only/Act 80 Faculty Data Meeting
Star Dental Van - SHS and B.F. Morey Elementary -
Middle School Open House -
Hamilton Elementary Open House -
Rachels Challenge -
Act 80 Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) - No School for Students
Star Dental Van - SHS & BF Morey Elementary -
Star Dental Van -
Act 80 Day - No School for Students
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
School Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting -
Special meeting re: possible expulsion -
JH - Scheduling Night -
Chamber Orchestra -
JH - Scheduling Night (Snow Date) -
5th Grade Band, Chorus, Orchestra -
District Art Show -
High School Musical -
6/7 Orchestra -
6/7 Band -
8/9 Grade Band -
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony -
HS Hall of Fame Concert -