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Stroudsburg Borough

Address

700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States

Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
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, cafĂ©s, 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

On August 27, Stroudsburg lost to Northampton, 438-388.

Hunter Prosbt, ’25, posted a 3 under par 69 (-3) in the contest. Prosbt has medaled in each of the team’s tournaments this season. This is the eighth time Prosbt has broken 70 in his Stroudsburg career.

The other top 4 scorers for Stroudsburg were Paulie Maccarrone, ’25 – 86, Colin Wrazien, ’27 – 87, Jack Jasionowicz, ’26 – 97, and Sam Diola, ’25 – 99.

It wasn’t enough to beat Northampton though, as their record on the 2024 season improves to 10-1.

Photo of Gramstad, Cody Gunnar Gramstad, Cody Gunnar

(18)3932(A)Theft of Leased Property (F3)
(18) 3928 (A) Unauthorized Use Motor/Other Vehicle (M2)

Age

25

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

6' 3"

Weight

260 lbs

Hair

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(2 Counts) (18) 3502 (A)(1)(ii) Burglary-Overnight Accommodations-Person Present
(2) COUNT OF 3503 A1 II CRIMINAL TRESPASSING - BREAKING INTO STRUCTURE
901A (18) 3126 (a)(1) Indecent Assault without Consent (M2)
(18) 3126 (a)(7) Indecent Assault (M1)

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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are looking to identify two females after they did a "sleight of hand" trick at Weis Market in Stroudsburg.

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Police say the women pictured below were able to steal $140 in $20 bills.

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Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE on my property. Vin#4N69H2 Y210295, a green, 1972 Buick Lesabre has been abandoned at 143 Indian Mt. Lakes Al-brightsville, PA 18210. I have filed the petition for a court order at Monroe County Courthouse. This is an at-tempt to get the title signed over to me, for the vehicle. You can contact me at (570) 436-2901. The hearing is scheduled for October 17, 2024, at 2:30pm at the Mon-roe County Courthouse loca-ted in Stroudsburg, PA 18360 No.001140-CV-2024 P - Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 4, 2024

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald McCombs, late of Stroudsburg , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #24-04 Applicant of Hans Schmitt, 305 Edgemont Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Mr. Schmidt appeals the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice of June 10, 2024 directed to Willie A. Schmitt and Annemarie Schmitt.

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Pub-lic Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on September 4, 2024 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #24-04 Applicant of Hans Schmitt, 305 Edgemont Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Mr. Schmidt appeals the Zo-ning Officer’s Enforcement Notice of June 10, 2024 di-rected to Willie A. Schmitt and Annemarie Schmitt.

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Densil Stanton Smith, late of Price Township, Monroe County County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator 139 Alexander Court E. Stroudsburg PA 18302 Joseph D. Silvaggio, Esq. 5500 Corporate Dr., Suite 150 Pittsburgh PA 15237 Publication Dates L00000000

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
5:15pm Parking Committee
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Codes Committee
6:00pm PR/Media Committee
Noon: Shayna Canty: AmeriCorps Community VISTA Amb
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Noon: Jospeh A. Akob: Executive Director ESU
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk -
5:00pm Junior Council Committee
7:00pm Council Meeting
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
Noon: Christina High - American Cancer Society
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
6:30pm Planning Commission
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission
Noon: Kenneth Long: ESU President
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Streets Committee
Noon: Melissa Healy
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -

SASD Calendar

Source Event Date
First Day of School
Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
2 Hour Delay - Students Only/Act 80 Faculty Data Meeting
Star Dental Van - SHS and B.F. Morey Elementary -
Middle School Open House -
Hamilton Elementary Open House -
Rachels Challenge -
Act 80 Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) - No School for Students
Star Dental Van - SHS & BF Morey Elementary -
Star Dental Van -
Act 80 Day - No School for Students
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
School Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting -
Special meeting re: possible expulsion -
JH - Scheduling Night -
Chamber Orchestra -
JH - Scheduling Night (Snow Date) -
5th Grade Band, Chorus, Orchestra -
District Art Show -
High School Musical -
6/7 Orchestra -
6/7 Band -
8/9 Grade Band -
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony -
HS Hall of Fame Concert -