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The Poconos is rich in American Heritage and History. Many of the local historical societies maintain an impressive collection of museums - where pictures of our past remain preserved for all generations.
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ASA PACKER MANSION
Phone: (570) 325-3229
E-mail: info@asapackermansion.com
Web: www.asapackermansion.com
Built in the Victorian Italianate architecture style in 1861, this beautiful home was the residence of Asa Packer. Among his many...more information
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BELL SCHOOL HOUSE
Phone: (570) 421-7703
E-mail: mcha@ptd.net
Web: http://www.monroehistorical.org/bell/bell...
The Monroe County Historical Association maintains the one-room Bell School, located in Hamilton Township. Built in the 1870s,...more information
BETHANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Phone: (570) 253-4349
E-mail: betpulib@ptd.net
Web: http://www.members.tripod.com/bethanypubl...
Built in 1823, quickly became known as the "Fireproof". At that time Bethany was the county seat of Wayne and courthouse...more information
BETHEL SCHOOL
Phone: (570) 253-3240
E-mail: wchs@ptd.net
Web: http://www.waynehistorypa.org
When you step inside this one-room school circa 1872, you will go back to a simpler time.
CALLAHAN HOUSE
The Callahan House is said to be one of the oldest houses in Pike County, constructed during two periods, 1790 and 1820.
CARBON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Phone: (570) 325-3611
E-mail: info@carboncourts.com
Web: http://www.carboncourts.com
Built in 1893; woven in the historic tapestry of the Molly Maguires. This site is a Victorian lovers dream, refurbished in 1993...more information
CRESCO STATION MUSEUM
Phone: (570) 595-6157
The history of the Cresco Station goes back to 1857 when a crude depot was built in Oakland Station (later named Cresco) for the...more information
DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, THE
As your exploration of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor continues, the landscape ascends. Breathtaking...more information
DELAWARE & HUDSON CANAL
Phone: (570) 685-4871
Web: http://www.nps.gov/upde/historyculture/dh...
Work commenced in July 1825 and was completed in 1828. This 108-mile waterway carried coal between Honesdale and the Hudson River....more information
DIMMICK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Phone: (570) 325-2131
E-mail: thorpepl@ptd.net
Web: http://www.dimmicklibrary.org
Cottage styled cross-gabled library designed by T. Rooney Williamson first opened its doors on October 1, 1890. Microfilm...more information
DINGMANS BRIDGE
Phone: (570) 828-2623
E-mail: dingbr@ptd.net
Web: www.dingmansbridge.com
The Dingmans Bridge is a private toll bridge over the Delaware River connecting Route 739 in Dingmans Ferry, PA with Route 560...more information
DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM
Phone: (570) 253-1185
E-mail: museum1@ptd.net
Web: www.dorflinger.org
Visitors enjoy elegant displays of fine cut, etched, engraved, gilded and enameled crystal produced in Christian Dorflinger's...more information
DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION
Phone: (570) 424-1776
E-mail: mcha@ptd.net
Web: http://www.monroehistorical.org/driebe/dr...
The Driebe Freight Station, owned by the Monroe County Historical Association, is a restored 1882 freight station of the New York,...more information
EPISCOPAL PARISH OF ST. MARK & ST. JOHN
Phone: (570) 325-2241
E-mail: markjohn@ptd.net
Web: http://www.stmarkandjohn.org
Designed by Richard Upjohn and constructed in 1867 -1869, this Church is a National Historic Landmark. The building is one of the...more information
EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
Phone: (570) 224-6722
E-mail: ehs22@verizon.net
Web: www.rootsweb.com/~paehs/
Working 1850s water-powered sawmill with scheduled demonstrations. Museum open May - Oct. Wed. & Fri. 2 to 4 pm, Sat. 12 - 4...more information
GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
Phone: (570) 296-9630
E-mail: greytowers@fs.fed.us
Web: http://www.greytowers.org/
Grey Towers, the home of Gifford Pinchot, America's first Chief Forester, conservationist and Pennsylvania Governor, is a National...more information
HARRY PACKER MANSION
Phone: (570) 325-8566
E-mail: mystery@murdermansion.com
Web: http://www.murdermansion.com
Built in 1876 as a wedding gift from his father Asa Packer. The epitome of Victorian architecture and design. Used as the model...more information
HICKORY RUN STATE PARK & BOULDER FIELD
Phone: (888) 727-2757
E-mail: hickoryrunsp@pa.gov
Web: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/fi...
Boulder field is a true relic of the past. This area is a National Natural Landmark, and State Park Natural Area. It has remained...more information
HISTORIC STONE ROW
Phone: 888JIMTHORPE
E-mail: info@jimthorpe.org
Web: www.jimthorpe.org
Asa Packer built these sixteen row house for engineers and foremen of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. The three story row houses were...more information
DOWNTOWN STROUDSBURG BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Phone: (570) 424-0325
E-mail: stbginfo@yahoo.com
Web: www.stroudsburg.net
Downtown Stroudsburg is located in the heart of the Pocono Mountainis with specialty shops, restaurants, banks, art galleries,...more information
JEFFERSON PLANE CROSSOVER & ENGINEERING
E-mail: webmaster@pacoalhistory.com
Web: www.pacoalhistory.com/things_to_do/landma...
Co-founder of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company. In the 1820's designed a railroad that ran by gravity, used to transport...more information
JOHN TURN FARM
Phone: (570) 588-2447
Web: http://www.nps.gov/dewa/InDepth/Spanning/...
Built early 19th Century. Only ruins remain. The Turn Family lived on this site from the early 19th century until 1945. Only three...more information
LACAWAC SANCTUARY
Phone: (570) 689-9494
E-mail: info@lacawac.org
Web: www.lacawac.org
The Lacawac Sanctuary is a nature preserve located in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. Its main function...more information
MARION HOSE COMPANY
Phone: (570) 325-4439
E-mail: webmaster@pacoalhistory.com
Web: http://www.pacoalhistory.com
Built in 1885 it was the home of the first volunteer fire company in Carbon County. Come experience the "Tourist in an...more information
MAUCH CHUNK MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
Phone: (570) 325-9190
E-mail: jdrury@ptd.net
Web: www.mauchchunkmuseum.com
Learn the history of Mauch Chunk (Jim Thorpe) through video, artifacts, images and more. The exhibition leads the visitor through...more information
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