Stroud Mansion
Why it's listed
Built circa 1795 at 9th and Main Streets in Stroudsburg, the stone house measures 50 by 40 feet, with a 28 by 24 foot rear wing, and rises three and one-half stories under a pedimented gable roof with dentils at the boxed cornice. Jacob Stroud, who founded the town, had it constructed for his son John, who soon moved to the countryside. The house remained in the Stroud family until 1893, though it was often leased to tenants; in 1840 a store operated in it, and in 1847 Mrs. Eagles ran a boarding house there. Its scale for the period and its classical main entrance, with a fanlight over the panelled doorway, reflect the standing of the family. The mansion is regarded as an excellent example of the role the Stroud family played in the development of Stroudsburg and Monroe County. Today the basement and first floor house the Monroe County Historical Society Museum.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the mansion is significant for its association with the Stroud family, who founded and developed Stroudsburg, and as an excellent example of the house built by a prominent early settler. Its large scale for the period and classical detailing are also noted. The Stroud family's role in the community and county is cited as the basis for its importance.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 79002297, listed August 1, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Main and 9th Sts., Stroudsburg |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Listed | August 1, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002297 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1795-1893 |
| Architectural style | Classical entablature with pediment and pilasters; pedimented gable roof |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Houses the Monroe County Historical Society Museum on the basement and first floor, community meeting rooms on the second floor, and a rental apartment on the third floor. |
| Acreage | 0.8 |
| Coordinates | 40.98456, -75.19820 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 79002297.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7624878
- This listing as JSON
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