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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

for $1,200. This 1,000 square foot building was built in 1985 on a lot size of 1.65. 2 units for rent in busy J Park Plaza located across from Alaska ...

After waiting nearly 21 months for relief, people who depend on using Route 611 through the Delaware Water Gap may finally get some relief.

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright’s office announced Friday afternoon that PennDOT and the National Park Service have reached a compromise to reopen the highway that was closed in December 2022 because of a rockslide in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

See home features for 115 N 1st St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, a rental home listing on realtor.com®. Browse property photos, check availability and ...

Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s). School Info. Assigned Schools Information: East Stroudsburg Senior High School North, Public ...

Browse 11 photos for 306 Wallace St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, a 3 beds, 1 baths, 2736 Sq. Ft. townhomes renting for $2200 per month.

3434 Crestwood Dr house in East Stroudsburg, PA, is available for rent. This house rental unit is available on ForRent.com, starting at $2000 ...

Monroe County, PA. Stroudsburg, PA 18360. $28.32. an hour. Full-time. Minimum of 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday +1. Easily apply. EmployerActive ...

via Rosemary Brown: Please join me in wishing the Senior Softball team with Stroudsburg Little League the best of luck as they travel to Massachusetts for the Regional Championship. These amazing young ladies have won the Pennsylvania state title two years in a row. Congratulations to the girls, their families, and the coaches for the success.

728 Ann St #728, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $2250 /mo. The 1100 Square Feet unit is a 3 beds, ...

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Plans have been underway to rebuild a bridge in Stroudsburg after being closed for nearly four years.

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2 beds, 1 bath, 960 sq. ft. house located at 109 Tupelo Ln, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 sold for $64000 on Sep 17, 2009.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Plans have been underway to rebuild a bridge in Stroudsburg after being closed for nearly four years.

Joan Fitzgerald, a concerned resident said, “It’s been like this for a long time. Too long.”

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CHOOSE AN AMOUNT. Your contribution will benefit NAACP. About. Location: Monroe County NAACP PO Box 487. Stroudsburg, PA 18360

22 S 6Th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a 500 SqFt Commercial Sale property. View property details, photos, school and neighborhood data, ...

Title: Our Changing Climate: Causes, Effects, and Human Impact with Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center

When: Wednesday, July 31st – 6pm

Where: Hughes Library Community Room
GPS Location: 1002 N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Details: Registration preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To register or for more information, call 570-421-0800 ext. 317.

Audience: Lecture is intended for adults but all are welcome.

1 1 Bedroom Home For Sale in East Stroudsburg, PA. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on Trulia.

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Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF FILING OF FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Acts of Assembly approved May 24, 1945, as amended, of the filing in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024 an application for registration of fictitious name for Homegrown Cannabis Store & Lounge, with its principal place of business at 6566 Route 209 Unit 3 Stroudsburg Pennsylvania 18360. The name of the person interested in said business is Nicholas Martens & Clifford Smith.

East Stroudsburg, Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain and Stroudsburg students all start school the same day, but breaks and the last day of school ...

Description of East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. Located in the heart of the Poconos, this 91 acre vacant lot is a true gem, nestled in the midst of one ...

Eastburg teacher accused of recording minors in bathroom at home

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
David Krissman
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
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 -
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

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 -