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History of the Stroudsburg Library

July/2009/
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Founding father Benjamin Franklin has many credits to his name: inventor, scientist, author, diplomat, and philosopher. He is also credited with establishing the first library in America. A little over 100 years after the founding of Franklin’s library, and closely following Franklin’s model, 20 well-known Stroudsburg citizens gathered to create the Stroudsburg Library Company. Read More...

Stroud Mansion houses diverse history

January/2009/
Stroud Mansion, built more than 200 years ago, has been used for many purposes, including a tavern, library and local meeting place. Read More...