Monroe County, Administrative county in northeastern Pennsylvania, United States
Description
Monroe County is an administrative unit in northeastern Pennsylvania that extends across valleys and mountain ranges of the Pocono region. The territory includes the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and numerous state parks covering around 1,598 square kilometers (617 square miles).
History
The territory was formed on April 1, 1836, from portions of Northampton County and Pike County. Its creation followed a period of population growth in northeastern Pennsylvania during the early national era.
Culture
The area carries the name of James Monroe, the fifth United States President, and still shows its connection to the Pocono Mountains today. Local communities regularly organize folk festivals and seasonal gatherings that shape daily life across valleys and highlands.
Practical
Stroudsburg serves as the seat of government with courts, property records, and offices for more than 168,000 residents. Visitors find public facilities in the center of town, where most administrative services are offered.
Did you know?
Tobyhanna Army Depot within the territory employs several thousand workers and ranks as the region's largest employer. The facility specializes in repairing and fabricating electronic systems for military purposes.
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Pocono Raceway
14.4 km
Bushkill Falls
28.4 km
Mount Tammany
21.7 km
Beltzville State Park
31 km
Paulinskill Viaduct
26.5 km
Camelback Mountain
2.2 km
Big Pocono State Park
2.1 km
Sunfish Pond
23.3 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 kmTannersville Cranberry Bog
7.1 kmResica Falls Scout Reservation
21.4 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
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