Stroudsburg

Stroudsburg is a borough in Monroe County where three creeks converge – the Brodhead, McMichaels, and Pocono – within Pennsylvania's Poconos region in the northeast. Downtown contains restaurants, art galleries, and retail shops that serve visitors and residents alike.

Colonel Jacob Stroud founded the settlement here in 1799, establishing the area's first permanent community. The town received its official incorporation as a borough on February 5, 1815.

The downtown core brings together locals and visitors with its mix of dining and shopping options that reflect the area's character. People gather in these spaces year-round, especially when traveling to or from the nearby mountains.

The town is served by local bus transit through the Monroe County Transit Authority, with a main hub at Stroud Mall for getting around different areas. Check which routes connect to where you plan to visit before heading out.

Several buildings in town, including the Kitson Woolen Mill and Stroud Mansion, appear on the National Register of Historic Places, reflecting the area's past industrial and domestic life. These structures stand as physical reminders of the community's earlier chapters.

Location: Monroe County

Elevation above the sea: 155.1 m

Website: http://borough.stroudsburg.pa.us

GPS coordinates: 40.98580,-75.19530

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:46