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Stroudsburg Borough
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Address
700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
Phone
Fax
School District
Tax Rate
10.67 mills
Stroudsburg Borough is the historic heart of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and the only traditional downtown in the Pocono Mountains region. With its walkable streets, Victorian architecture, and vibrant arts scene, Stroudsburg blends small-town charm with urban energy.
🏙️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot
- Serves as the county seat
- Covers approximately 1.74 square miles (4.51 km²)
- Sits at an elevation of around 509 feet (155 meters)
- Population of roughly 5,927 (based on the 2020 Census)
- ZIP Code: 18360
- Served by the Stroudsburg Area School District
🏛️ Historical Significance
- Founded: Laid out by Colonel Jacob Stroud in 1799; incorporated in 1815
- Historic Sites: Includes the Stroud Mansion, Monroe County Courthouse, and Academy Hill Historic District—all listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Cultural Legacy: Once a key hub for trade and governance in northeastern Pennsylvania
🛍️ Downtown & Lifestyle
- Main Street: Lined with boutique shops, cafés, galleries, and live music venues
- Arts & Events: Home to the Sherman Theater, Pocono Arts Council, and seasonal festivals like StroudFest
- Dining Scene: Eclectic mix of international cuisine, craft breweries, and farm-to-table eateries
🌿 Natural Setting
- Creek Confluence: Located at the meeting point of Brodhead, McMichaels, and Pocono Creeks
- Nearby Attractions: Just 5 miles from the Delaware Water Gap, offering hiking, paddling, and scenic views
🏠Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
- Zoning Rules: STRs are prohibited in residential districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) but allowed in all other zones
- Requirements: License and annual inspection required
- STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with clear zoning boundaries
🌟 Borough Identity
Stroudsburg is a borough that wears its history proudly while embracing modern vibrancy. It’s a place where you can admire 19th-century architecture in the morning, hike a mountain trail in the afternoon, and catch a live show at night. As the county seat, it anchors Monroe County’s civic and cultural life with a distinctive blend of heritage and hospitality.
Short Term Rental Information
The borough of Stroudsburg has implemented a new Short-term Rental Ordinance and refined zoning regulations to prohibit short term rentals in residential districts (R-1, R-2 and R-3) and allow it in all other zoning districts. A license and annual inspection is required, more details under Housing section on borough's website. See rules and regulations and permit application below.
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Yesterday, Wednesday Oct. 16, Stroudsburg High School announced this year’s school musical would be “The Addams Family.”
“The Addams Family” the musical is based on the iconic 1964 TV show and the movie released in 1991. More recently, the Netflix show “Wednesday” based on the original movie began filming its second season.
Stroudsburg has a multitude of known parks, one of which being Brodhead Creek Park. This park is home to an abundant ecosystem ranging from wildlife to native plants that reside along the walking trail.
Discover NEPA states that the park requires a user fee for non-residents between May and September. The fee is waived for Stroud Township residents, residents of reciprocating Monroe County municipalities and PA licensed fishermen when fishing. You’ll need to show proof of residency.
Stroudsburg Girls’ Tennis were dominant the entire season. They finished the regular season with a 13-2 record, good for third overall in the district.
The team advanced to the district tournament where they beat a 12-win Easton team in the quarterfinals and a 17-win powerhouse Liberty in the semifinals. They fell in the finals, but they took home the silver medal in the tournament.
The Mountaineers were loaded all year with familiar faces and new and rising stars.
A former Stroudsburg man possessed more than 2000 images of child pornography, according to federal prosecutors.
EPC North football title on the line in 80th Little Brown Jug game
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00
CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on July 22, 2024, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Beatrice Aliday May to Beatrice Stem May. The Court has fixed October 31, 2024, at 1:30 pm in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse Stroudsburg, PA 18360, as the time and place for the hearing on said petition when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should be granted.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00
NOTICE Stroud Township Leaf Collection 2024 Fall Leaf Collection Schedule Leaves MUST be raked to the road s edge by 7 00 AM on the scheduled pick up date Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct 17 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Oct 18 Nov 7 Area 4 Oct 21 Nov 8 Area 5 Oct 22 Nov 12 Area 6 Oct 23 Nov 13 Area 7 Oct 24 Nov 14 Area 8 Oct 25 Oct 28 Nov 15 Nov 18 Area 9 Area 10 Oct 29 Nov 19 Area 11 Oct 30 Nov 20 Area 12 N Fifth Street East Side to Brodhead Creek Brodhead Creek East to Route 447 N Fifth Street West Side Fox Hollow Road Dayton Avenue South To Stevens St N Fifth Street
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Stroudsburg man has been sentenced after producing images containing the sexual exploitation of a child.
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Clara Keiper Obituary Clara D. Keiper, 96, a resident of Pleasant Valley Manor in Hamilton Township, passed away on Monday.
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The Stroudsburg Field Hockey team has made the playoffs once again with a record of 12-7 and a conference record of 12-6. In the last month, the girls have been on fire with an 8-3 record.
Stroudsburg’s defense has been on lockdown, allowing zero goals in their victories this season other than an 8-1 win over Pleasant Valley. The defense is led by Lucy Barzev, ’25, with 28 saves, and Ella Butz, ’25, with 8.
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Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00
CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on September 27, 2024, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of William Jacob Varela to William Jacob McDonnell.
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA No. 850 CIVIL 2024 North Slope III Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff Vs. Gina M. Meyer TO: Gina M. Meyer The Plaintiff, North Slope III Owners Association, Inc., has commenced a civil action against you for Homeowners Association Fees. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint upon you by publication. NOTICE TO DEFEND You have been sued in court.
Vacant land located at 72 Bowie Ln (aka White Birch), East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 sold for $28000 on Sep 18, 2017. MLS# PM-43680.