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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

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA CIVIL ACTION LAW NO. 1803-cv-2025 RAJ INVESTMENTS, LLC Plaintiff, v. FASTTRACK LEISURE LAND, INC. L/K/A and FIVE SEASONS COUNTRY CLUB, INC. L/K/A Defendants. NOTICE To: Defendants FastTrack Leisure Land, LLC, and Five Seasons Country Club, Inc.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of DAVID ROBERT IKE, a/k/a DAVID R. IKE, a/k/a DAVID IKE, late of the Township of Middle Smithfield, County of Monroe, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. DATE OF DEATH*MARCH 11, 2025 Letters of Administration have been granted to theundersigned, who request 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: MICHAEL J. IKE ADMINISTRATOR 2231 Deer Track Drive East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 or to his Attorney: JASON M.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 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 5953 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 4, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Community Services

410 Olive St. Scranton, PA 18509: Angel’s Attic food pantry is currently open Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm. Households of any size can come and receive a bag, as needed (1 per day maximum). 

Catholic Social Services Food Distribution

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00

James C. Werkheiser, Deceased. Late of Middle Smithfield Twp., Monroe County, PA. D.O.D. 4/18/25. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request 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 payment without delay to Martin P. Werkheiser, Executor, c/o Erin Saulino, Esq., 600 Germantown Pike, #400, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. Atty.: Erin Saulino, Saulino Law, LLC, 600 Germantown Pike, #400, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00

James C. Werkheiser, Deceased. Late of Middle Smithfield Twp., Monroe County, PA. D.O.D. 4/18/25. Letters Testamentary on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request 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 payment without delay to Martin P. Werkheiser, Executor, c/o Erin Saulino, Esq., 600 Germantown Pike, #400, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. Atty.: Erin Saulino, Saulino Law, LLC, 600 Germantown Pike, #400, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Autumn Card Making Workshop

Thursday, October 30th @ 11am in the Middle Smithfield Township Community and Cultural Center Community Room

Library of the Smithfields Arts and Craft Supply Swap 

Saturday, October 25th in the Middle Smithfield Township Community and Cultural Center Community Room

Early Entry for Donators starts at 1pm

General Entry starts at 1:45 

Here is a list of people with ties to the Lehigh Valley and Poconos region who died in the attacks:

Carbon County

Timothy O’Sullivan, Albrightsville, consultant for Cultural Institutions Retirement System

Robert Allan Schlegel, Alexandria, Virginia, commander in the Navy, had ties to Palmerton

Lehigh County

Alan Merdinger, South Whitehall Township, accountant at Cantor Fitzgerald

William C. Sugra, Salisbury Township, worked for eSpeed

Monroe County

Harry Blanding, Blakeslee, worked for AON Corp.

Information about Middle Smithfield Township's Shop Local program and offerings.

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00

Destinn Leon McKnight a/k/a Destinn McKnight, Deceas-ed. Late of Middle Smithfield Twp., Monroe County, PA. D.O.D. 2/2/25. Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request 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 payment without delay to Annmarie Johnson, Administratrix, c/o Adam S. Bernick, Esq., 123 S. Broad St., #1507, Phila., PA 19109. Atty.: Adam S. Bernick, Law Office of Adam S. Bernick, 123 S.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Leon B. Thomas , late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION No.: 005028-CV-2023 ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff v.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Leon B. Thomas , late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 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 7523 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 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 8650 CV 2022 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 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN that the Township Supervisors of Middle Smithfield, Smithfield, and Lehman Townships’ will hold a work session on Wednesday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of meeting with the Buskill Emergency Corps, Marshalls Creek Fire De-partment EMS, Lehman Pike EMS, Suburban EMS and Monroe County Control Center. The meeting will be held at the Middle Smithfield Township municipal building located at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. Middle Smithfield Township Michele L.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 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 5953 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE - FOR SALE The items listed below are for sale through electronic bids only at Municibid.com You can view the item on Municibid.com beginning June 26, 2025, with electronic bids being accepted June 26, 2025. The bidding will close at 10:00 a.m. on July 8, 2025. A complete list of details and specific bidding times can be found at www.Municibid.com beginning June 26, 2025. • 2006 Ringo Enclosed Trailer; VIN # 5M7VT20276P001252 • 2001 F550 Utility Body Do not submit any bids to the municipality.

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Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Dorothy M Quinn, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Dorothy M Quinn, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE - FOR SALE The item listed below are for sale through electronic bids only at Municibid.com. You can view the item on Municibid.com beginning June 13, 2025, with electronic bids being accepted June 24, 2025. The bidding will close at 10:00 a.m. on June 24, 2025. A complete list of details and specific bidding times can be found at www.Municibid.com beginning June 13, 2025. • 2001 International Bucket Truck Do not submit any bids to the municipality.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Supervisors of Middle Smithfield, Smithfield, and Lehman Townships’ will hold a work session on Wednesday, June 25 and Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of meeting with the Buskill Emergency Corps, Marshalls Creek Fire Department EMS, Lehman Pike EMS, Suburban EMS and Monroe County Control Center. The meeting will be held at the Middle Smithfield Township municipal building located at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302.

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 -