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
Police in Stroudsburg are searching for a bank fraud suspect.According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, on June 27, a female suspect ...
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a woman allegedly involved in a bank fraud scheme.
The Stroud Area Regional Police Department is investigating a crime on June 27 at the First Keystone Community Bank on Main Street in Stroudsburg.
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Join us at Monroe County's next Career Fair on July 17th, 2024, from 2pm-4:30pm! The Career Fair will be located at 1 Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA ...
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of HELEN S. DIETZ a/k/a HELEN A.
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00
STERN & EISENBERG, PC 1581 MAIN ST., STE 200 THE SHOPS AT VALLEY SQUARE WARRINGTON, PA 18976 (215) 572-8111 FACSIMILE: (215) 572-5025 (COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY CIVIL ACTION – LAW U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust c/o U.S. Bank Trust National Association Plaintiff v.
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Letters Testamentary have been granted on the ESTATE OF SARA L. HAMBLIN, DECEASED, late of Paradise Township and E. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, who died on November 23, 2023, to William H. Davis, Personal Representative. Kirby G. Upright, Esquire, One West Broad Street, Suite 700, Bethlehem, PA 18018, is counsel. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to present them in writing and all persons indebted to the estate to make payment to it in care of the Attorney noted above.
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of ANTHONY P.
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Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00
Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll of property subject to taxation in Monroe County is open for inspection at the office of the Chief Assessor, Room 102 , Administration Center, 1 Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The office is open during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any person aggrieved by the assessment on their own property may appeal to the Monroe County Board of Assessment Revision for relief.
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John R. Sherrock, lateof Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION No.: 002999-CV-2024 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff v. VINCENT CHEN Defendant(s) : NOTICE NOTICE TO: VINCENT CHEN You are hereby notified on that on May 3, 2024, Plaintiff, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. filed a Complaint against you in the Court of Common Pleas of MONROE County, Pennsylvania, Docket No. 002999-CV-2024, wherein Plaintiff seeks to enforce its rights under its loan documents.
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00
Public Notice The Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Local Agency Law at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA on Thursday, July 18, 2024, beginning at 3:00 P.M.
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Wednesday night marked the 3rd annual Bikers for Backpacks school supply drive at Timbers Terrace in Stroudsburg. The Pocono ...
Stroudsburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Stroudsburg Patrol Unit is requesting assistance from the public in an ongoing investigation of a residential burglary that occurred June 17, 2024 on Devils Hole Rd, Paradise Township, Monroe County.
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