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Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, named for President James Monroe. As of 2000, the human population was 138,687. Its county seat is Stroudsburg6.
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The history of Monroe County, PA, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 25 Page Booklet , reprinted primarily from three hard-to-find books. The spiral-bound bookletis printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover.
Source books include: An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1876) by William Egle, M.D.; Pennsylvania, a Guide to the Keystone State compiled by WPA writers; and My Pennsylvania, a 1946 project of the Bureau of Publications, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The communities mentioned include: Bartonsville, Blakeslee Corners, Brodheadsville, Delaware Water Gap, Dutotsburg, East Stroudsburg, Kellersville, Kunklestown, Marshall’s Creek, Meenesink, Mt. Pocono, Pocono, Saylorsburg, Slateford, Stroudsburg, Tannersville, Tobyhanna.
The Day and Egle histories cover the early development of this area, while excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes, especially as they relate to sightseeing possibilities. There is occasionally some duplication of material, but often with a different slant or with additional details.
Among the many and diverse subjects in the booklet are: Early settlers; “Earlier” settlers, possibly the first white folks in Pennsylvania; Physical features -- Dense Forests, Caves, Waterfalls, Creeks and the Pocono Mountains; Quakers; Samuel Depuis (Depui) family, Broadhead family, and Jacob Stroud family; Nicolas Scull, John Lukens and other early Surveyors; Fort Hamilton, Fort Penn, Fort Norris and Fort Hyndshaw; Teedyuscung, chief of the Delawares, who’s murder was treacherously blamed on the whites; Reminiscences of early hardships; Description of Delaware Water Gap in 1839; Theories on cause of the Gap; Gen. Sullivan’s Trek through the County in 1779; Revolutionary War officers; Ye Old Swiftwater Inn (1778); Resort Business, with Skiing, Fox-Hunting, Fishing, a Horse Show and Fantastic Scenery; Croasdale Manor; Slate Quaries; and of course, there’s the usual Lover’s Leap legend; plus other interesting bits of history and trivia.
The recently added third book includes a 1940s map of the county, several photos and a concise update of the county's progress as it looked shortly after World War II.
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Before the Invasion of the Honeymooners... Pocono Mountains
The communities mentioned include: Bartonsville, Blakeslee Corners, Brodheadsville, Delaware Water Gap, Dutotsburg, East Stroudsburg, Kellersville
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Growth trend: Brodheadsville is in one of the fastest growing counties in the state. According to Census Bureau estimates, the population of Monroe County increased by 11.4% from 2000 to 2003. The number of people living in the county rose from 138,687 to 154,495.
Sections below provide additional information and links about Brodheadsville demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Monroe County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 18322 ZIP code.
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Population Growth Of Counties
Pennsylvania Population change, 2000 to 2003
County 2000 pop 2003 pop Change State rank
Pike 46,302 52,163 12.7% 1
Monroe 138,687 154,495 11.4% 2
Adams 91,292 96,456 5.7% 3
Chester 433,501 457,393 5.5% 4
Centre 135,758 141,636 4.3% 5
Northampton 267,066 278,169 4.2% 6
York 381,751 394,915 3.4% 7
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Brodheadsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,637 at the 2000 census. The community is served by Pleasant Valley School District.
Geography Brodheadsville is located at 40°55′36″N, 75°24′17″W (40.926724, -75.404707)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.2 km² (4.3 mi²). 11.1 km² (4.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (93.04%) is water.
Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,637 people, 602 households, and 461 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 147.7/km² (382.8/mi²). There were 667 housing units at an average density of 60.2/km² (156.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.77% White, 2.50% African American, 0.12% Native American, 1.47% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.87% of the population.
There were 602 households out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,389, and the median income for a family was $52,333. Males had a median income of $47,986 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,140. About 3.3% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Municipalities and communities of Monroe County, Pennsylvania County seat: Stroudsburg
Boroughs Delaware Water Gap | East Stroudsburg | Mount Pocono | Stroudsburg Townships Barrett | Chestnuthill | Coolbaugh | Eldred | Hamilton | Jackson | Middle Smithfield | Paradise | Pocono | Polk | Price | Ross | Smithfield | Stroud | Tobyhanna | Tunkhannock CDPs Arlington Heights | Brodheadsville | Mountainhome | Pocono Pines Communities Jonas | Tannersville
In addition to its rich cultural heritage, Monroe County is home to the Pennsylvania portion of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Sullivan Trail (The portion of the route of General John Sullivan's famous march of 1778 from Easton to New York that reaches from Tannersville to Pocono Pines. This trail leads to the road that scales Big Pocono Mountain, one of the highest points in the Poconos that offers magnificent vistas.), Sanofi-Pasteur (manufacturer of vaccines), Pocono Raceway (home of two major NASCAR events held annually), Camelbeach Water Park and Ski Area, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, The Crossings Factory Stores (named the number one outlet center in North America by the Outlet Retail Merchants Association (ORMA) for 2000-2001), three state parks (Big Pocono State Park, Gouldsboro State Park and Tobyhanna State Park, and Tobyhanna Army Depot (a major element of the Communications-Electronics Command and the largest Communications-Electronics repair, overhaul and fabrication facility in the Department of Defense).
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Home to East Stroudsburg University
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, named for President James Monroe.
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