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Stroudsburg Borough
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Address
700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
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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
The parade will begin at 1 p.m. from Stroudsburg High School and end at Dansbury Park in East Stroudsburg. Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day. Just as a ...
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Robert L. Carey a/k/a Robert Lee Carey, late of 450 Hickory Valley Road, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Alejandro A. Santana a/k/a Alex A. Santana, late of 316 Autumn Lane, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF BARRY E. STRUNK a/k/a BARRY EUGENE STRUNK, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF John H. Duda, late of Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Students at Stroudsburg High School conducted a monthly fire drill on Monday afternoon, October 21, 2024.
The weather couldn’t have been better as the students guided themselves out of the building during the drill.
The temperature was 21° above the average daily high for Stroudsburg. Registering at 77° with clear skies and radiating sun over the Stroudsburg campus.
As November approaches, one can only wonder if Mother Nature will favor us with another sunny day for the monthly drill.
Stroudsburg Volleyball takes on Liberty for district quarterfinals today at 4:00 p.m.
Throughout the regular season, Liberty beat Stroudsburg 3-0 with close scores for each set.
This Mountaineers team strongly believed they have gotten better throughout the season and are ready to win over Liberty. This should be an interesting game that you won´t want to miss.
Stroudsburg Field Hockey will be playing Parkland High School in round one of the EPC Playoffs. The game will be played at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24.
Stroudsburg and Parkland matched up on October 2 and unfortunately, Stroudsburg took a tough 2-0 loss. Stroudsburg is looking to ride their current 6-2 win-loss streak in the last month.
228 Wilbur Bloom Boulevard, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 is a single family home listed for sale at $350000. This is a 4-bed, 2-bath, ...
He was 83. Gulen died of natural causes at St. Luke's Hospital, Monroe campus, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, according to a video ...
View photos and details for 877 -879 Scott Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (651124). Don't miss your chance to see this property!
At which school in the district do you teach?
I teach at Stroudsburg High School.
What subject(s) do you teach?
The subjects I am teaching this year are Art Major 1, Ceramics, And Digital Photography.
What grade(s) do you teach?
Art Classes include all grade levels 10th-12th.
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
This is my first year teaching in the Stroudsburg Area School District.
712-714 Scott St UNIT 712, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1900 /mo. The 1200 Square Feet unit is a 3 beds, ...
212 Lancelot Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is a single family home listed for sale at $239900. This is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1384 sqft property.
View photos and details for 5302 Delia Terrace, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (647798). Don't miss your chance to see this property!
Nestled in the heart of Stroudsburg, this cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offers the perfect canvas to make your own! While it may need some updating, it ...
212 N 7th St FLOOR 2, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 is an apartment unit listed for rent at $1600 /mo. The 1500 Square Feet unit is a 3 beds, ...
The Pocono Mountains are running their annual fall foliage tours.
Find the perfect ride whether it be by train, trolley, or bicycle. It’s a beautiful time of the year to take advantage of outdoor activities.
If you enjoy scenic travels then try one of these spectacular rides through the Pocono Mountains. These excursions offer plentiful history of the surrounding regions via train and trolley rides while enjoying a relaxing tour surrounded by colorful foliage.
Stroudsburg High School has always had an amazing fan base and a great student section. The section always plans fun themes for the football games. Some of the themes for our football games include hawaiian, white out, black out, USA, neon, camo, pink out, and many more! These themes are created by our Mountie Maniacs.
Our 2024-2025 Mountie Maniacs are Jessica Klein, ’25, and Anthony Knight, ’25. Klein and Knight always are cheering on our Mountaineers and hyping up our student section.
The Stroudsburg Mountaineers took down and swept the Pocono Mountain East Cardinals. They ended the game with East, 3-0.
This was the first time the Mountaineers have won a district playoff game in school history.
Stroudsburg took the lead in every set and left the Cardinals down by 5 the entire game. Every set was ended with ¨BANGERRRR¨, a statement made by Stroudsburg´s Coach Victor.
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE The Stroud Township Board of Supervisors have scheduled the following dates and times for workshops to prepare the 2025 Township Budget: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 3:30 PM, Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 3:00 PM, and Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:30 AM. The budget workshops will be held at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. P – October 23, 2024 Stroud Township Board of Supervisors
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00
CIVIL DIVISION COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA No. 2024-C-1058 PATRICIA GORDON-WILSON and GARY WILSON, her husband 318 Fall Creek Terrace Stroudsburg, PA Plaintiff, v. VERONICA P. MIECHUR 3549 Old Mill Road Slatington, Pa and HEATHER J. SLUTTER 963 Scenic Drive Kunkletown, Pa 18058 Defendants. TO: HEATHER J. SLUTTER: By Order dated October 11, 2024 the Court permitted Service by Publication of the attached Writ of Summons in the above case. WRIT OF SUMMONS IN CIVIL ACTION To: VERONICA P. MIECHUR and HEATHER J. SLUTTER.