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Famous graves in Monroe County

April/2011/
Here are the final resting places of some of Monroe County’s most interesting and historical personages. Read More...

Poconos link to Lincoln: John Staples

February/2009/
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The Civil War affected the citizens of Monroe County as it did the nation. Men left their homes, families and jobs to serve in the Union Army. Joining his fellow citizens, John Summerfield Staples fought in the Civil War, and became a celebrity. Read More...

John Summerfield Staples and Abraham Lincoln

March/2007/
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The Civil War affected the citizens of Monroe County as it did the nation. Men left their homes, families, and jobs to serve in the Union Army. Joining his fellow citizens, John Summerfield Staples of Stroudsburg fought in the Civil War – and became a celebrity as the official replacement recruit representing President Abraham Lincoln. Read More...