Monroe County

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: April 1, 1836

Capital city: Stroudsburg

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: December 5, 2025 16:37