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