Monroe County, Administrative county in northeastern Pennsylvania, United States
Monroe County spans across valleys and mountains, containing the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and numerous state parks covering 617 square miles.
The county was established on April 1, 1836, from sections of Northampton and Pike counties, named after the fifth United States President James Monroe.
Each year, Monroe County presents agricultural fairs, music festivals, and seasonal events that gather residents from its diverse communities at local venues.
The county seat of Stroudsburg provides centralized government services, including courts, property records, and administrative offices for more than 168,000 residents.
The Tobyhanna Army Depot in Monroe County functions as northeastern Pennsylvania's largest employer, specializing in electronic systems repair and fabrication.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: April 1, 1836
Capital city: Stroudsburg
Website: http://www.co.monroe.pa.us
Shares border with: Wayne County, Pike County, Sussex County, Warren County, Northampton County, Carbon County, Luzerne County, Lackawanna County
Website: http://co.monroe.pa.us
GPS coordinates: 41.06000,-75.34000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
Pocono Raceway
14.4 km
Bushkill Falls
28.4 km
Mount Tammany
21.7 km
Beltzville State Park
34.3 km
Paulinskill Viaduct
26.6 km
Camelback Mountain
2.2 km
Big Pocono State Park
2.1 km
Sunfish Pond
23 km
Delaware Water Gap Toll Bridge
19.5 km
Camelbeach Waterpark
1.7 km
Tobyhanna State Park
20.1 km
Delaware River Viaduct
23.9 km
Sherman Theater
14.9 km
Worthington State Forest
22.6 km
Mount Minsi
21 km
Gouldsboro State Park
19.4 km
Tannersville Cranberry Bog
7.1 km
Delaware State Forest
16.2 km
Pinemere Camp
6.7 km
Pahaquarry Copper Mine
26.3 km
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
6.3 km
Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge
20.1 km
Minisink Archaeological Site
29.4 km
Weona Park Carousel
22.4 km
Pocono Manor Historic District
8.3 km
Riverton–Belvidere Bridge
33.5 km
Darlington's Bridge at Delaware Station
28.6 km
Portland–Columbia Pedestrian Bridge
25.5 kmReviews
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