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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
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Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 6300 CIVIL 2023 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 904 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
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Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION No.: 006848-CV-2024 DISCOVER BANK Plaintiff v. STANISLAW ZYLINSKI Defendant(s) : NOTICE NOTICE TO: Stanislaw Zylinski You are hereby notified on that on October 9, 2024, Plaintiff, DISCOVER BANK filed a Complaint against you in the Court of Common Pleas of MONROE County, Pennsylvania, Docket No. 006848-CV-2024, wherein Plaintiff seeks to enforce its rights under its loan documents.
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Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Public Notice The Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will hold its reorganization meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, beginning at 3 PM at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting immediately following its reorganization meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025. Stroud Township Board of Supervisors ?12/26/24
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC SALE The following self storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6226, 1413 Beaver Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to satisfy a lien on January 15, 2025 at 7pm on www.StorageTreasures.com M001 Victoria Rivera N003 Delroy Prince 1019 Shelley Tillman December 26 2024 LSOM0206223
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00
Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the 2025 regular meetings of the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 will be held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 PM, unless otherwise noted*. Regular meetings are scheduled as follows: Jan. 6 at 3 PM*, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, Mar. 4, Mar. 18, April 1, April 15, May 6, May 19*, June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, Aug. 5, Aug. 19, Sept. 2, Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 3*, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, & Dec. 16.
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Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township will hold its reorganization meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., at the Barrett Administrative & Recreation Complex at 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326. Immediately after the reorganization meeting, the Board of Supervisors will hold its regular monthly meeting. All those who are interested are invited to attend.
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