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

Tobyhanna Township

Photographed by Rick Bodenschatz, July 18, 2016

1. Tobyhanna Township Marker

Inscription. The first permanent settlers were attracted to this area by an abundance of natural resources: land, trees, water. The township was incorporated in 1830, with 230 residents. It was named after Tobyhanna Creek, “A stream lined with alders” in Native American. Local industries were lumber, ice harvesting and farming, followed in the 20th Century by recreation, youth camps and vacation resorts.

Erected 2016 by Pocono Lions Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Tobyhanna Township History Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 41° 6.285′ N, 75° 28.23′ W. Marker is in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania, in Monroe County. It is in Pocono Lake. It is on Pennsylvania Route 940 0.1 miles west of Route 423, in the median. Located in small parkland area between Route 940 and Old Route 940, also near the gas station, Rinehimer Construction and Jennifer's Salon. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 Old Rte 940, Pocono Pines PA 18350, United States

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Regionally, this marker is in the Pocono Mountains

and in Greater Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William "Bill" Lewis (a few steps from this marker); Ice Harvesting Industry (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Linnie Lee (approx. 0.2 miles away); Summer Youth Camps (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Fire Company / The Clymer Library (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Pocono Lake Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lutherland (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tobyhanna Township World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pocono Pines.

Also see . . . Tobyhanna Township Dedication Site. (Submitted on June 27, 2017, by Rick Bodenschatz of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 19, 2021

2. Tobyhanna Township Marker

Tobyhanna Township Map Circa 1860 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rick Bodenschatz

3. Tobyhanna Township Map Circa 1860

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2016, by Rick Bodenschatz of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 769 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on June 20, 2017, by Rick Bodenschatz of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1. submitted on July 19, 2016, by Rick Bodenschatz of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on January 19, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 19, 2016, by Rick Bodenschatz of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.