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Ross Township

Address

250 Anchorage Road
PO Box 276
Saylorsburg, PA 18353
United States

Email
rosstwp@ptd.net
Tax Rate
0.26 mills

Ross Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a scenic, rural community nestled in the western Poconos, known for its quiet charm, natural beauty, and deep historical roots. It’s one of 16 townships in the county and offers a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation and regional heritage.


🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

  • Location: Western Monroe County, bordering Northampton County
  • Area: ~22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²), mostly land with minimal water coverage
  • Elevation: ~771 ft (235 m)
  • Population: ~5,464 (2020 Census)
  • Villages: Includes Ross Common, Rossland, and Saylorsburg
  • Natural Features: Drained by Aquashicola Creek; Blue Mountain forms the southern boundary
  • School District: Pleasant Valley School District

🏞️ Lifestyle & Recreation

  • Outdoor Appeal: Hiking, fishing, and camping are popular, especially near Ross Common Park and Brodhead Creek
  • Historic Sites: Ross Common Manor, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978
  • Community Events: Seasonal festivals, public meetings, and conservation efforts reflect strong civic engagement

🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

  • Ordinance: Enacted in July 2020, STRs are allowed in general commercial and village commercial zones, but not permitted in residential areas
  • STR Friendliness: Rated as somewhat STR-friendly, with zoning-based limitations

🧭 Regional Identity

Ross Township blends Appalachian tranquility with a touch of historical intrigue. Its proximity to Blue Mountain and the Lehigh River watershed gives it a rich ecological character, while its villages and landmarks preserve the cultural texture of Monroe County’s past.

Short Term Rental Information

Ross enacted a short-term rental ordinance in July, 2020 which allows vacation rental in properties located in general commercial and village commercial zoning, but does not allow them in residential zoned areas.

Ross Township News

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Fetullah Gulen, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Cevdet Turkyolu Matthew J. Goodrich, Esq. 901 West Lehigh Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 March 13,20,27 2025 LSOM0255292

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Letters Testamentary have been granted on the ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. MACKES, DECEASED, late of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, who died on November 29, 2024, to Robert T. Mackes and Daniel L. Mackes, Personal Representatives. Kirby G. Upright, Esquire, One West Broad Street, Suite 700, Bethlehem, PA 18018, is counsel. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to present them in writing and all persons indebted to the estate to make payment to it in care of the Attorney noted above.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Letters Testamentary have been granted on the ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. MACKES, DECEASED, late of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, who died on November 29, 2024, to Robert T. Mackes and Daniel L. Mackes, Personal Representatives. Kirby G. Upright, Esquire, One West Broad Street, Suite 700, Bethlehem, PA 18018, is counsel. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to present them in writing and all persons indebted to the estate to make payment to it in care of the Attorney noted above.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lester A. Doll, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elizabeth Anne Peeney, a/k/a Elizabeth Anne Bartholomew, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lester A. Doll, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lester A. Doll, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elwood R Trumbauer, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

CIVIL ACTION COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MONROE COUNTY, PA CIVIL AC-TION-LAW NO. 006673-CV-2024 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff v. Juan Rios; Defendant To: Juan Rios 136 Longwoods Drive Saylorsburg, PA 18353 Juan Rios 364 61st Street, Apt.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elizabeth Anne Peeney, a/k/a Elizabeth Anne Bartholomew, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE OF ELLEN L. KRESGE, deceased, late of Eldred Township, Saylorsburg, Monroe County, PA, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, 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: DONALD N. KRESGE, JR. c/o Keith W. Strohl Steckel and Stopp LLC 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slatington PA 18080

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Ann Burkholder, late of Saylorsburg , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE OF ELLEN L. KRESGE, deceased, late of Eldred Township, Saylorsburg, Monroe County, PA, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, 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: DONALD N. KRESGE, JR. c/o Keith W. Strohl Steckel and Stopp LLC 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slatington PA 18080

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Ann Burkholder, late of Saylorsburg , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 31 Jan 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 8423 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elwood R Trumbauer, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE OF ELLEN L. KRESGE, deceased, late of Eldred Township, Saylorsburg, Monroe County, PA, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, 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: DONALD N. KRESGE, JR. c/o Keith W. Strohl Steckel and Stopp LLC 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slatington PA 18080

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Ann Burkholder, late of Saylorsburg , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Photo of Leon, Cristian  Leon, Cristian

(1 Count) Stalking (M1)
& (2 counts) Harassment (S)

Age

30

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 5"

Weight

180 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Brown

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lester L. Pettis, Sr., late of Ross Township, Monroe County County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor 240 S. Main Street, Suite 1206, Nazareth, PA 18064 DiFelice Law, LLC 240 S. Main Street, Suite 1206, Nazareth, PA 18064 Publication Dates LSOM0211506

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE BLASTING SCHEDULE Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. 851 County Line Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006, intends to conduct blasting activities in compliance with all state and federal laws at its Saylorsburg Quarry, SMP #45970301 and 6576SM1 located at 300 Keiser Rd in Stroudsburg Township, Monroe County. Blasting activities will be conducted on property owned by Eureka Stone Quarry Inc. Blasting activities will be conducted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Warning signs will be placed at every entrance to the operation.

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lester L. Pettis, Sr., late of Ross Township, Monroe County County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor 240 S. Main Street, Suite 1206, Nazareth, PA 18064 DiFelice Law, LLC 240 S. Main Street, Suite 1206, Nazareth, PA 18064 Publication Dates LSOM0211506

Fri, 03 Jan 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 002910 CIVIL 2021 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lester L. Pettis, Sr., late of Ross Township, Monroe County County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor 240 S. Main Street, Suite 1206, Nazareth, PA 18064 DiFelice Law, LLC 240 S. Main Street, Suite 1206, Nazareth, PA 18064 Publication Dates LSOM0211506

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