East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg is a borough of 9,319 people in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1738.
Why visit East Stroudsburg
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 78 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pocono Cinema & Cultural Center, Sherman Theater, Academy Hill Historic District and East Stroudsburg Armory.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 42 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in East Stroudsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About East Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg is a borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and part of the Pocono Mountains region of the state. Originally known as Dansbury, East Stroudsburg was renamed for geographic reasons when the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad opened a station in East Stroudsburg. Despite its name being derivative of its bordering borough, Stroudsburg, it has almost twice the population.
From the Wikipedia article East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Pocono Cinema & Cultural Center
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
88 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg
Sherman Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
Concert hall, theater and former movie theater in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
524 Main Street, Stroudsburg
Delaware Water Gap Toll Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in Hardwick Twp, NJ
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
School · 0.7 mi
Public university in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks19
Academy Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Monroe County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States
610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg
Delaware Water Gap station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Railway station in Delaware Water Gap, the United States of America
East Stroudsburg
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Train station
Kitson Woolen Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Fixed construction in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Shawnee-Minisink Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Archaeological site in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Stroud Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Worthington Hall
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Theater in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States
Dansbury Depot
Museum · 0.7 mi
5 South Kistler Street, East Stroudsburg
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Stadium Field House
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
200 Elizabeth Street, East Stroudsburg
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes78
Savory Eats
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
214 North Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg
We-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Antojos (Latin Cravings)
Restaurant · Colombian · 1.8 mi
628 Main Street, Stroudsburg
66 more on the map.
History
In 1737, present-day East Stroudsburg was settled by Daniel Brodhead, a judge from Marbletown, New York, who acquired a 1,000-acre lot of land on and around where Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono Hospital currently stands at 206 E. Brown Street in what then was Bucks County and now is Monroe County along the east bank of Brodhead Creek, then known as the Analomink River. The property was known as Dansbury Manor. Moravian missionaries, residing in Bethlehem to the town's south, often traveled through Danbury Manor on the way to Dutchess County, New York and other northern locations.
On December 11, 1755, six months after Brodhead's death, Danbury Manor was attacked by approximately 200 Native Americans. Brodhead's five sons and daughter each took up arms, and fired at the attackers. While each of the Brodhead children were able to save the lives, the Native American attackers destroyed Danbury Manor.
In 1856, the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad was built through present-day East Stroudsburg, which greatly increased the town's population and economic vibrancy. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, East Stroudsburg became one of several eastern Pennsylvania centers for manufacturing and commerce.
The East Stroudsburg Armory and East Stroudsburg station, both in East Stroudsburg, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship20
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.7 mi
205 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.7 mi
575 Main Street, Stroudsburg
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
2036 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg
Stroudsburg United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.7 mi
547 Main Street, Stroudsburg
Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church
Church · Wesleyan · 1.3 mi
915 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg
Temple Israel of the Poconos
Place of worship · Conservative · 1.4 mi
711 Wallace Street, Stroudsburg
Zion United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.9 mi
14 North 8th Street, Stroudsburg
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare9
Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
181 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg
CVS Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
156 Eagles Glen Plaza, East Stroudsburg
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
166 Eagles Glen Plaza, East Stroudsburg
ExpressCARE–Pocono
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
200 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg
Rite Aid
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
128 North Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg
Map of East Stroudsburg
217 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.8 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 3.1 in | 10.3 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 4.3 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 56°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 59°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 4.4 in | 8.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for E Stroudsburg Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monroe County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Stroudsburg-Pocono Airport (ESP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Stroudsburg 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Arlington Heights 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Penn Estates 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- East Bangor 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Roseto 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Bangor 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Saw Creek 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Pen Argyl 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Wind Gap 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Sierra View 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- EAST STROUDSBURG ARMORY, MONROE COUNTY,, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monroe County Courthouse Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- WORTHINGTON HALL, MONROE COUNTY, PA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KITSON WOOLEN MILL, MONROE COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- STROUD MANSION, MONROE COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SHAWNEE MINISINK SITE, MONROE CTY, PA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Stroudsburg railroad Station, Ted Hoyt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Water Gap Station, George A. Eisenman, Public domain
- Front Arch med, Timandjean, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Delriver at i80, Twigboy at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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