Moscow, Pennsylvania facts for kids

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Borough
Downtown Moscow in 2022
Location of Moscow in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
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Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Lackawanna
Founded by	W.B. Miller
Area
• Total	2.85 sq mi (7.39 km2)
• Land	2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	1,722 ft (525 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,039
• Density	715.69/sq mi (276.36/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip Code	18444
Area code(s)	570
FIPS code	42-51208

Moscow is a small town, called a borough, located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,039 people lived there. It's about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Scranton and 24 miles (39 km) southwest of Honesdale.

How Moscow Got Its Name

Moscow was settled in the 1830s. People say it was named after the famous Russian city. Early settlers, who might have been Prussian Lutherans, chose the name.

Where Is Moscow Located?

Moscow is found at these coordinates: 41°20′21″N 75°31′45″W / 41.33917°N 75.52917°W / 41.33917; -75.52917.

The borough covers a total area of about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little surface water. A stream called Roaring Brook flows north through Moscow. Many smaller streams join Roaring Brook here. This brook is part of the larger Lackawanna River and Susquehanna River systems.

People Living in Moscow

In 2010, there were 2,026 people living in Moscow. These people lived in 751 households. Most households, about 64%, were married couples. About 35% of households had children under 18 living with them.

The population was spread out by age. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. About 61% were between 18 and 64 years old. The remaining 14% were 65 years or older. The average age in Moscow was 40 years.

Schools in Moscow

Moscow is part of the North Pocono School District. There are several schools right in the borough:

• North Pocono Middle School
• North Pocono Intermediate School
• Moscow Elementary Center
• North Pocono Preschool
• Moscow United Methodist Preschool

Nearby, in Covington Township, you can find North Pocono High School. This area also has the North Pocono Head Start program and the Lackawanna College Environmental Institute. Another elementary school, Jefferson Elementary School, is in Jefferson Township.

The school district has great sports facilities. At North Pocono Middle School, there's the North Pocono Trojan Stadium. This stadium has a modern turf football field and new rubber tennis courts. It also has rooms for weight training. At North Pocono High School, you'll find the North Pocono Sports Complex. This complex includes two grass soccer fields, a softball field, and a baseball field.

Fun Things to Do in Moscow

Moscow has many attractions and places for people to enjoy. These include:

• Six different parks
• Many youth sports leagues for kids to join
• Four churches
• The North Pocono Trails Association, which helps with local trails
• The North Pocono Public Library, a great place to read and learn

The old Lackawanna Railroad station is now a railroad museum. You can even take special train rides from here that connect to the nearby Steamtown National Historic Site.

	Roaring Brook Township, Scranton	Elmhurst Township	Madison Township
	Spring Brook Township		Madison Township
		Moscow
	Spring Brook Township	Covington Township	Covington Township

See also

In Spanish: Moscow (Pensilvania) para niños