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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.
Stroudsburg News
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Thu, 03 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
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Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE The Monroe County Commissioners announce the availability of Requests for Funding Proposal (RFP) applications for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 2025 fiscal year. RFPs will be accepted by the Monroe County Commissioners on or before Friday, November 8, 2024, by 11:59 P.M. to be considered for 2025 CSBG funding. Proposals must be returned in the format described in the RFP packet to the Monroe County Fiscal Affairs Office by the date and time listed above. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.
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Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00
NOTICE OF BOROUGH COUNCIL REDVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council Redevelopment Com-mittee will meet on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom.us. The meeting ID and password for the Zoom.us meeting will be posted on the homepage of the Stroudsburg Borough website www.stroud sburgboro.com prior to the meeting. Lawrence E. Kopp Borough Manager P - October 2, 2024
Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: APPLICANTS Jay Finestone and Randy Jill Schwartz of 277 S. Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Applicants seek a dimensional variance of 7 ft. 11 and 1/4 in. from the minimum 40 ft. rear yard setback of the R-2 zoning district, Chapter 155 Attachment 5.
JoAnn Olson Obituary JoAnn Beverly Olson, 93, of Stroudsburg, passed away September 25, 2024 at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
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On Tuesday, September 24, the Mountaineers steamrolled past Pocono Mountain West 8-0 on their senior night.
Cameron Brancato, ’25, Breyona Velez, ’25, Haley Dreisbach, ’25, Grace Coyne, ’26, and Alexis Shallop, ’26 each scored a goal. While Grace Staples, ’25, scored two goals on her senior night celebration.
Assists came from Leanna Neri, ’27, Sophia Craig, ’26, Alexis Shallop, ’26, and Charlotte Kish, ’26.
Stroudsburg’s defense shut out West, earning their fifth shutout of the season.
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