Pocono Lake in Pocono Pines in Monroe County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Salem United Church of Christ

Photographed By Rick Bodenschatz, November 8, 2015

1. Salem United Church of Christ Marker

Inscription. This 1883 building, initially the German Reformed Church, is the oldest surviving religious structure in the area, with the original bell still in its steeple. Legendary Pocono businessman Isaac Stauffer was a founder. Land donated by Charles Gravel enabled a 1924 expansion. Salem has become a social and spiritual hub of the local community.

Erected 2015 by Sullivan Trail Questers Chapter #1138 and Marker Advocates of Tobyhanna Township.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania History Tour, Tobyhanna Township series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 41° 6.356′ N, 75° 28.939′ W. Marker is in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania, in Monroe County. It is in Pocono Lake. Marker is on Church Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located beside the large sign for the church, at its driveway entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Church Street, Pocono Pines PA 18350, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Forest Products Industry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tobyhanna Township World War One Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Commitment to Education (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Pocono Lake Cemetery

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Tobyhanna Township World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); The First Fire Company / The Clymer Library (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Lumbering Industry (approx. 0.4 miles away); Isaac Stauffer (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pocono Pines.

More about this marker. Directions: From Route 940 in Pocono Pines, turn onto Old Route 940, Marker and church is a couple miles on right

Also see . . . The History of Salem United Church of Christ. (Submitted on January 18, 2016, by Rick Bodenschatz of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Rick Bodenschatz

2. Salem United Church of Christ Marker

Photographed By Rick Bodenschatz

3. Salem United Church of Christ Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2016, by Rick Bodenschatz of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on January 23, 2016, by Rick Bodenschatz of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2016, by Rick Bodenschatz of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.