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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

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Gobin Boodoo Late of Erath County, TX deceased LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above named Estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or her attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphans’ Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting f

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Charles Edward Albert, Jr.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara L.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Moove In Self Storage will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to P.L. 1404, No. 325). The sale will take place at thewebsite www.StorageTreasures.com. The sale will be conducted on www.StorageTreasures.com, under the guidance of Christopher Rosa (AU005857) on behalf of the facility's management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com. All sales are final.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00

Notice of Public Sale to Satisfy Owner's Lien Contents of Unit #26 at U Lock It Self Storage-5950 Route 209, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, leased by Rick Freeman will be sold to satisfy U Lock It Self Storage's lien on May 1, 2025 at 12:00 pm at 5950 Route 209, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 by public auction. April 13, 28 2025 LSOM0276925

Description
Black and Brown Shih Tzu missing since yesterday 04.11.25. Peppa/Peppy was last seen on Shepard Ave and Kimberly Road in Delaware Water Gap, PA on Saturday 04.12.25.
If you have any information please contact Awsome Animal Shelter: 3129 Godfrey Ridge Dr, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.Phone: (570) 421-3647

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

Edward Milos Estate Public Notice ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Edward Milos, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

Stanislawa Milos Estate ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Stanislawa Milos, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A staff member at a local elementary school has been suspended.

After the school says some students were found with tape over their mouths during lunch period earlier this week.

An elementary school in Stroudsburg sent a letter out to parents and guardians saying a staff member had put this blue painter's tape on students' mouths Wednesday.

On Wednesday, April 8, Stroudsburg hosted their second home meet against the Pocono Mountain West Panthers. Both boys and girls won, with boys taking the win 95-55, and girls demolishing the Panthers 108-42. This win proved that Stroudsburg is still a dominant force in the mountain and a strong contender for the EPC North.

Many new personal best records were set, and it was crystal clear the Mounties were hungry for redemption.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Frances S Butts, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

From: Erica Harris, Monroe County Parent

As a parent and resident of Monroe County, I am compelled to speak out against Stroudsburg High School’s current disciplinary policies—particularly the decision to bar students from attending prom due to minor infractions such as being late to class or forgetting their student ID.

Pennsylvania Senator Doug Mastriano (R) is proposing legislation, Senate Bill 544 (SB544), or “Creation of Laws in our Schools Act”, requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments (and three other “foundational documents”) in all classrooms.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Roy H. Zimmerman, III, also known as Roy Harold Zimmerman, III, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Kelly Rose Artz a/k/a Kelly Artz, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA P. MELCER, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AMIR BASYOUNI, Plaintiff, vs. MARYAM IBRAHIM, Defendant. NO. 8361 CV 2024 ORDER OF COURT NOTICE TO: MARYAM IBRAHIM, Defendant: The Plaintiff, Amir Basyouni, has commenced a custody action against you for sole legal custody and sole physical custody of the children Y.B., W.B. and M.B. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint upon you by publication.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of THOMAS LEE VAN HORN a/k/a THOMAS L.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

Public Notice The Stroud Township Planning Commission has scheduled a special meeting on Monday, April 14th, 2024 at 6 p.m. to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to allow mixed commercial and residential use and age restricted housing as permitted uses in the C-1 Zoning District and to discuss any other business that may come before the Commission. The meeting will be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center at 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA. Taylor Wenck, Planning Commission Chairman

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF LEGAL ACTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION NO. 7047 CIVIL 2024 A POCONO COUNTRY PLACE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff Vs. AMINA JACKSON and HOWARD 1. WATSON, Defendants IN REM ACTION IN FORECLOSURE OF STATUTORY LIEN UNDER 68 PA.C.S.A. 55315 To AMINA JACKSON and HOWARD 1.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARY KENNEDY KEIPER, a/k/a MARY K. KEIPER, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Harrison Bensinger, a/k/a John H. Bensinger, late of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SHARON J. NICHOLS, a/k/a SHARON M. NICHOLS Late of Jackson Township, Reeders, PA, Monroe County DATE OF DEATH: March 15, 2025 LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all per-sons indebted to the decedent to make payment without de-lay to: Executor: Douglas W. Nichols 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Attorney: David L.

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man is out on bail in Monroe County after being charged with a number of felony offenses.

State Police have charged 35-year-old Eric Matthew Fisher of Stroudsburg is being charged with felony offenses in two separate instances.

In the first case, Fisher allegedly giving two minors multiple shots of vodka and other alcoholic beverages after a video surfaced of one of the minors slurring their words, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP).

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
6:30pm Planning Commission
4:30pm Streets Committee
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 -

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 -