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Smithfield Township

Address

1155 Red Fox Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
United States

Email
info@smithfieldtownship.com
Tax Rate
3.00 mills

Smithfield Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a picturesque, historically rich community nestled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. With its blend of natural beauty, indigenous heritage, and modern amenities, it’s one of the region’s most compelling townships—especially for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs.


🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

  • Location: Eastern Monroe County, bordering the Delaware River and New Jersey
  • Area: ~23.6 sq mi (61.1 km²), with ~2.9% water coverage
  • Elevation: ~840 ft (256 m)
  • Population: ~8,001 (2020 Census)
  • School District: East Stroudsburg Area School District

🏞️ Natural & Recreational Highlights

  • Smithfield Beach: A popular Delaware River access point for swimming, kayaking, and picnicking
  • Minisink Village: A historic site reflecting indigenous Lenape heritage and early colonial settlement
  • Forests & Streams: Ideal for hiking, birdwatching, and nature photography

🏛️ Historical Significance

  • Founded: Petitioned in 1746 and officially erected in 1748, originally part of Bucks County
  • Historic Scope: Once encompassed much of what is now Monroe, Pike, Wayne, Carbon, and Lehigh Counties
  • Shawnee-Minisink Site: Archaeological site listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007

🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

  • Zoning Rules: STRs are only permitted in the Resort (R-E) Zoning District, which includes Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort and adjacent undeveloped land
  • STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with strict zoning limitations

🌄 Township Identity

Smithfield Township is a place where history meets wilderness. From the ancient riverbanks of the Minisink to the modern slopes of Shawnee Mountain, it offers a layered experience of Pennsylvania’s past and present. Whether you're paddling the Delaware or tracing colonial land grants, Smithfield invites you to slow down and explore.

Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals in Smithfield Township are only allowed in areas zoned as resort (R-E) Zoning District which is essentially Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort and an undeveloped parcel adjacent to Marshall Lake.  See the Smithfield Township Zoning Map

Smithfield Township News

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP MONROE COUNTY, PA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN INTERMUNICIPAL TRANSFER OF A RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE FROM GIANT, LLC, POCONO SUMMIT TO SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR WAWA, INC. The Board of Supervisors of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building located at 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA 18301.

Fri, 08 Nov 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 1677 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 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 08 Nov 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 7564 CV 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 01 Nov 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 7564 CV 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00

The Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council is changing their meeting dates in November and December to November 20th and December 18th of 2024. Both regular meetings shall occur at 7PM at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00

The Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission shall hold a joint special meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7PM to discuss a draft signage ordinance and any other business that may come before them. This meeting shall occur at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00

The Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors is changing their regular meeting dates in November and December. Meetings for these months shall occur on the second and third Tuesday of the month – November 12th and 19th and December 10th and 17th of 2024 – at 6PM at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Fri, 11 Oct 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 5582 CIVIL 2018 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 11 Oct 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 5904 CIVIL 2019 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 11 Oct 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 2552 CIVIL 2018 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 11 Oct 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 4652 CIVIL 2013 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

According to the Monroe County coroner's office, the 68-year-old man who died during the Smithfield Township fire was John Stoneking of Smithfield ...

Man who died in Smithfield Township fire identified

The victim of the Sunday, Oct. 6, Poco Lane residential fire has been identified. According to the Monroe County coroner's office, the 68-year-old ...

Flames ignited just after 5 p.m. at the building along Poco Lane in Smithfield Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Anthony ...

John Stoneking, 68, was pronounced dead Sunday evening after an apartment fire on Poco Lane in Smithfield Township.

SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner announced a man died after an apartment fire in Monroe County.

According to Monroe County Coroner Thomas A. Yanac, a 68-year-old man from Smithfield Township died as a result of an apartment fire on October 6 around 7:00 p.m.

The Monroe County coroner’s office has identified the victim of a Smithfield Township fire.

John Stoneking, 68, was pronounced dead Sunday evening after an apartment fire on Poco Lane.

The causes of death were thermal injuries and inhalation of products of combustion, the report said. It was ruled an accident.

Smithfield Township apartment fire leaves one dead

Police identified the victim of a fatal fire as a 68-year-old man. The Monroe County coroner has not yet been able to determine the victim's age ...

SMITHFIELD TWP., Pa. - One man is dead and two people are injured after a fire in Smithfield Township. The fire was reported around 5 p.m. Sunday ...

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Smithfield Township fire on Sunday has turned deadly and left two injured.

Flames broke out at the place along Poco Lane in Smithfield Township near East Stroudsburg around 5 p.m. Sunday. Author: wnep.com.

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Smithfield Township fire on Sunday has turned deadly and left two injured.

On Sunday shortly after 5:00 p.m., the Marshalls Creek Fire Department and multiple other crews were called to the 200 block of Poco Lane in Smithfield Township for a fully involved fire.

28/22 News spoke with Monroe County Coroner Tom Yanic Jr. who says an individual died in the fire.

Smithfield Township Events

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Smithfield Township Planning Commission Meeting -
Smithfields Omnivorous Readers Book Club (ORB) via Zoom -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council -
Earth Day Crafts@Smithfields (ages 1-5) -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Crafts@Smithfields Library (ages 1-5) -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Planning Commission Meeting -
Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Planning Commission Meeting -
Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Planning Commission Meeting -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Planning Commission Meeting -
Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Planning Commission Meeting -