THE STROUD MANSION is CLOSED
FOR OUR HERITAGE CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
 See Heritage Center page
Temporary office and research library now open • 748 Main St., 2nd Floor, Stroudsburg
Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Appointments recommended
570-421-7703 • NOT handicapped accessible

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The Stroud Mansion houses the Elizabeth D. Walters Library.
 Who was Elizabeth D. Walters?
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Elizabeth D. Walters
RESEARCH LIBRARY

At Stroud Mansion • First floor
900 Main Street • Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
  TEMPORARY OFFICE
& RESEARCH LIBRARY:
748 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
  570 421 7703
  570 421 9199
OFFICE HOURS
10am–4pm
Tuesday-Friday
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays
Closed major holidays
NOT HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
Appointments recommended
MODIFIED MATERIALS AVAILABLE IN TEMPORARY LIBRARY LOCATION DURING HERITAGE CENTER CONSTRUCTION
Research conducted by mail,
or in person by appointment only.
Staff research | $25/hour
Photocopies | 25 cents/page
Microfilm printouts | 50 cents/page

Call 570 421 7703 or Contact Us

Library Resources

The library has an extensive and unique collection of genealogical materials, including family files, census reports, church records, cemetery listings, newspaper clippings and more. The library also houses a wide variety of general reference materials on state and local history. Research and library fees apply.

  • Family files: More than 1,500 files containing correspondence and genealogical information on Monroe County families, from “Abbott” to “Zimmerman.”
  • Monroe County church records and files: Including birth, baptism, marriage and death records.
  • Newspapers: Various newspaper titles from 1840 to 1999.
  • United States Census records: 1790 to 1930
  • Funeral home records, including:
Lanterman and Allen – 1907 to 1969
Dunkleberger and Westbrook – 1932 to 1972
Daniel Warner – 1950 to 1962
Kresge – 1892 to 1985
Casper Buck – 1896 to 1919
Richard Klofach – 1972 to 1986
  • Monroe County cemetery listings: More than 95 cemeteries, indexed by surname.
  • Scrapbooks: Indexed marriage and death announcements.
  • Monroe County Death Records: September 1893 to March 1905.
  • City directories and phone books: 1892 to present.
  • Subject archive files: Local and regional history on a variety of topics including area businesses and industries, resorts and general interest.
  • Extensive photograph and postcard collection featuring Monroe County people, events and scenes.
  • Maps and atlases: Includes the Beers and Sanborn maps.
  • Various primary documents, such as indentures and family Bibles.

  Using the Library

Visitors are welcome to use the library.
Resource materials may be used ONLY in the library. They may not be removed from the premises.
  • Reading fee – $5 a day for nonmembers (Free access for MCHA members)
  • Photocopies — 25 cents per page
  • Microfilm printouts — 50 cents per page
  • Wi-Fi — Free secure internet access
  • Ancestry.com — Free access through MCHA’s account

  STAFF RESEARCH REQUESTS

Staff research is available if you’re not able to visit the library or need professional assistance. Requests are answered in the order they are received — Please allow 4-6 weeks for results of the search.

Research fees
$20/hour for members
$25/hour for nonmembers

When you submit your request, be prepared to provide:
  • Your name, address, phone number and email.
  • The subject of the research, as well as any supporting information that may aid the search, such as related names, dates, events and places. You may also include up to four attachments.
  • We will contact you for payment for the initial hour of research, which may be made online with credit or debit card or PayPal account.
If you prefer to pay by check, please mail your written request and payment for the initial hour of research to:
Monroe County Historical Association
900 Main St.
Stroudsburg, PA 18360-1604

Make sure you include:
  • Your name, address, phone number and email.
  • The subject of the research, as well as any supporting information that may aid the search, such as related names, dates, events and places.
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