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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

Thomas C. Ferstler, 64, of Middle Smithfield Township, died Sunday evening, March 31, 2024 at the Lehigh Valley Hospice House - Pocono, ...

Get An Agent. Get A Mortgage. Save BIG. Rocket Homes logo. 2689 Majestic Ct, East Stroudsburg$469,900. Buyer Closing Credits.

Volunteer to clean up litter in Middle Smithfield Township on Saturday April 20, or on another day that works for you. ... East Stroudsburg, PA 18302.

The Country Club of the Poconos Golf Course at Middle Smithfield is a well-known and highly regarded public golf course.

House for sale, 1033 Porter Dr., Monroe, PA, in Middle Smithfield Township, United States · Description · Areas · Location · Construction · Your contact ...

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Charles R Stokes , lateof Middle Smithfield , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Bidding extended after Middle Smithfield Twp. gets no golf course bids. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 07:40.

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Clayton A. Davis, Deceased, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the below Executrix, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executrix: Bonnie Moore Estate of Clayton A. Davis c/o Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Two City Center 645 W.

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Charles R Stokes , lateof Middle Smithfield , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Residential Lots & Land: 0.41acres. LAKE VIEW! Beautiful lot located In Middle Smithfield Township. Easy access to all major routes and just minutes ...

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Middle Smithfield, Smithfield, and Price Township Boards of Supervisors and Delaware Water Gap Borough Council has scheduled a joint work session for Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. for any business that may come before the Boards. The meeting will be held at the Middle Smithfield Township building located at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors Holly Dennis, Assistant Township Secretary P - March 12, 2024

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the regular public meetings for the remainder of 2024 of the Middle Smithfield Township Parks & Recreation Committee will be held on the first Monday of every month at 6:15 p.m. at the Township building located at 147 Municipal Drive East Stroudsburg PA 18302. Middle Smithfield Township Michele L. Clewell, Township Secretary P - March 11, 2024

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Fri, 08 Mar 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 3459 CIVIL 2018 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, March 28, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 08 Mar 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 2846 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, March 28, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Read past newsletters for information about Middle Smithfield Township.

Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00

217 Denise Ln, Middle Smithfield Twp, PA, 18302 is a 1919 sq. foot 5 bed, 3 bath house for sale. Price: $339900. View property details, photos, ...

Looking for a Real Estate Rehab opportunity in the Country Club of the Poconos Community in East Stroudsburg, PA ? This Unique & Above Average ...

Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00

Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00

An interactive zoning map of Middle Smithfield Township.

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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 -