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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
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been charged after police say he filed a false police report after sending anonymous harassing ...
Pocono Arts Council is excited to announce the return of their Annual Mac & Cheese Bake-off! The cheesy fundraiser takes place at the Renegade Winery on Sunday, November 5, 2023, following the Veteran’s Day Parade in downtown Stroudsburg.
A tradition since 2013, the Annual Mac & Cheese Bake-off features professional and amateur chefs and competing for the cheesiest of titles – and an incredible award!
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Multiple teacher resignations were made official in the most recent school board meeting.
Ms. Jennifer Lobasso, a history teacher here at Stroudsburg High School, was one of the few who had their resignations made official. Spending many years here at Stroudsburg High School, she taught AP U.S. History and many other social studies courses. Lobasso plans to move to a school district that will shorten her commute.
A new history teacher will be moving in shortly into her position as well.
The school board also approved a new club and will be coming to SHS shortly.
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... Monroe County Courthouse in Stroudsburg, Pa., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (Steven M. Falk/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP). (NewsNation) — An October ...
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... Pennsylvania State Police said Saturday, Sept. 30. (The Morning Call ... Charges are pending further investigation involving police and the Monroe ...
Gueiss, 81, of East Stroudsburg, died early Sunday morning, October 1, 2023, at Northampton Acute Care in Easton. She was the widow of John L. Gueiss ...
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday, the American Red Cross is responding to nearly twice as many large disasters as it did a decade ...
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — When disaster strikes, the American Red Cross steps in to help those impacted whether it’s a tornado, hurricane, or a fire.
The Red Cross is a symbol of protection and a sign that help is at hand.
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Two ESU students were taken to the hospital Saturday with non-life-threatening stab wounds, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.