STROUD MANSION

STROUDSBURG, PA

November 27, 2022: Delaware Water Gap in the fog, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey Looking across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania from Interstate 80 near the furthest western tip of New Jersey on a rainy, foggy late-autumn afternoon.
November 27, 2022: Delaware Water Gap in the fog, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey Credit: Carrotflower Productions International

Stroud Mansion is a historic building located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Built in 1795 by Jacob Stroud, a prominent figure in the area, the mansion has served as a residence, a boarding house, and a museum.

The building is a two-story brick structure with a center hall plan. It has a symmetrical facade, with six bays of windows on both the first and second floors. The front entrance features a fanlight and sidelights, and the original porch has been restored.

Inside, the mansion features period furnishings and decorative arts from the 18th and 19th centuries. The first floor includes a parlor, dining room, and kitchen, while the second floor houses bedrooms and a drawing room.

The mansion is owned by the Monroe County Historical Association and is open to the public for tours. Visitors can explore the history of the Stroud family and the region, as well as learn about the architecture and lifestyle of the early settlers of the area.

In addition to the mansion, the property includes a carriage house, a barn, and a garden. The garden features a variety of herbs and plants that were used for cooking and medicinal purposes in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Overall, Stroud Mansion is a well-preserved example of early American architecture and a fascinating glimpse into the history of Stroudsburg and Monroe County.

STROUD MANSION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in STROUDSBURG PA. US MID #8404200045

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Contact STROUD MANSION

STROUD MANSION
900 MAIN ST
STROUDSBURG
PA
18360

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STROUD MANSION Information

MID # 8404200045
Name STROUD MANSION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.984284, -75.198168
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 089
US Census Tract: 300800
US Census Block: 4025