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Middle Smithfield Township

Address

147 Municipal Drive
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
United States

Email
mclewell@mstownship.com
Tax Rate
2.84 mills

Middle Smithfield Township is a geographically expansive and culturally diverse municipality in northeastern Monroe County, Pennsylvania, nestled between the Delaware Water Gap and the Pocono Mountains. It’s a place where natural beauty, historic depth, and modern development converge—making it one of the county’s most dynamic townships.


🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

  • Area: ~54.2 square miles (140.2 km²), with ~2% water coverage
  • Elevation: ~636 feet (194 m)
  • Population: 16,014 (2020 Census)
  • School District: East Stroudsburg Area School District

🏘️ Communities & Features

  • Villages & Developments: Includes Marshalls Creek, Bushkill, Resica Falls, and parts of Saw Creek
  • Natural Assets: Borders the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, with access to hiking, waterfalls, and river activities
  • Historic Sites: Home to several properties on the National Register of Historic Places, including:
    • Cold Spring Farm Springhouse
    • John Michael Farm
    • Schoonover Mountain House
    • Zion Lutheran Church

🏞️ Recreation & Culture

  • Pocono Indian Museum: Offers insights into indigenous history and culture
  • Outdoor Activities: Popular for hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation, especially near Bushkill Falls and Resica Falls
  • Transportation: Served by the Monroe County Transit Authority’s “Pocono Pony,” with recent route expansions to Bushkill and Marshalls Creek

🏠 Short-Term Rentals

  • STR-Friendly: Permitted with licensing; max occupancy of 14 guests per property
  • Popular Zones: Especially active near Shawnee Ski Resort and planned communities like Saw Creek and Pocono Ranch Lands

🌄 Regional Identity

Middle Smithfield Township is a place where Appalachian heritage meets modern Pocono living. Its blend of preserved wilderness, historic architecture, and residential growth makes it a compelling study in regional transformation. Whether you're tracing colonial farms or exploring wooded trails, the township offers a rich canvas for cultural and geographic storytelling.

Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals in Middle Smithfield Township require a permit and have occupancy restrictions including a maximum occupancy limit of 14. STR is popular in the township due to the proximity to Shawnee Ski Resort, the Delaware Water Gap and Bushkill Falls. There are many planned communities that limit STR, see a list of Middle Smithfield Homeowner Associations.

Middle Smithfield Township News

Fri, 02 Aug 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 002832 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 02 Aug 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 3720 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s). School Info. Assigned Schools Information: East Stroudsburg Senior High School South, Public ...

Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil; Cooling: None. School Info. Assigned Schools Information: East Stroudsburg Senior High ...

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lorraine Browne, lateof Middle Smithfield , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Middle Smithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing and meeting on August 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Middle Smithfield Township municipal building at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302.

Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s). School Info. Assigned Schools Information: East Stroudsburg Senior High School North, Public ...

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00

STERN & EISENBERG, PC 1581 MAIN ST., STE 200 THE SHOPS AT VALLEY SQUARE WARRINGTON, PA 18976 (215) 572-8111 FACSIMILE: (215) 572-5025 (COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY CIVIL ACTION – LAW PHH Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff v. Rensy Adrover Defendant Civil Action Number: 001163-CV-2024 TO: Rensy Adrover You have been sued in mortgage foreclosure on premises: 218 Courtney Drive, East Stroudsburg A/K/A Middle Smithfield, PA 18302 based on defaults since August 1, 2023. You owe $207,017.88 plus interest.

Fri, 26 Jul 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 002832 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Middle Smithfield supervisors accept bid for golf course

Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s). School Info. Assigned Schools Information: East Stroudsburg Senior High School North, Public ...

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Middle Smithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing and meeting on July 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Middle Smithfield Township municipal building at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302.

A West Virginia woman died after falling from a golf cart in Middle Smithfield, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.

A woman was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital after falling off a golf cart on July 6.

(Middle Smithfield)

A West Virginia woman died after falling from a golf cart in Middle Smithfield, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA (Monroe County) – A Somerset County man ... Monroe County, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio ...

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A Somerset, New Jersey man was fatally struck by a falling tree branch in Middle Smithfield, according to authorities. David M. Feingold, 76, ...

A West Virginia woman died Friday, roughly a week after she was injured in a golf car incident in Middle Smithfield Township.

Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Wood Stove; Cooling: None. School Info. Assigned Schools Information: East Stroudsburg Senior High ...

Cooling: Central Air. School Info. Assigned Schools Information: East Stroudsburg Senior High School North, Public ...

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Patricia Blundell, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 05 Jul 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 5197 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, July 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 05 Jul 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 2221 CIVIL 2017 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, July 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Middle Smithfield Township Events

Source Event Date
Story Time -
Archaeology Club Meeting -
Friday Clean Up -
Middle Smithfield: Board of Supervisors Weekly Work Session -
Red Cross Blood Drive -
Quilts of Valor Sit & Stitch -
Spring Leaf Collection -
Story Time -
Yoga -
Clean Up Day at 792 Dancing Ridge Road -
Middle Smithfield: Board of Supervisors Weekly Work Session -
Spring Leaf Collection -
Story Time -
Earth Day Crafts -
Middle Smithfield Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Friday Clean Up -
Middle Smithfield: Board of Supervisors Weekly Work Session -
1000 Feet of Street Spring Litter Cleanup -
Yoga -
Spring Leaf Collection -
Story Time -
Yoga -
2nd Quarter Sewer Bills Due -
Middle Smithfield: Board of Supervisors Weekly Work Session -
Spring Leaf Collection -