Tannersville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tannersville, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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Sign for Tannersville along PA Route 715
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 Tannersville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Tannersville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Pocono |
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| • Type | Strong-Mayor council |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18372
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1189263 |
Tannersville is a small community in Pocono Township, Pennsylvania. It is famous for being home to the Camelback Mountain Resort. This resort is a very popular place for skiing in winter and enjoying a waterpark in summer. Tannersville is located in the beautiful Poconos region.
In the year 2000, about 2,784 people lived in Tannersville. The area uses the 570 and 272 area codes for phone numbers.
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History of Tannersville
Early Settlement and Trails
The area known as Tannersville was first settled by John Larner and his family. They originally called the place Pocono Point. The village is where the local government buildings are located today.
Long ago, Native American trails ran through this area. These trails were later made wider for stagecoaches. Over time, they became the highways we use today. Two important trails were the Lackawanna Trail and Sullivan's Trail. The Lackawanna Trail is now Route 611. It still goes right through Tannersville.
Learned's Tavern and Sullivan's Expedition
A historic building called Learned's Tavern was built along the Lackawanna Trail. It was also known as The 1740 Alpine Inn. Sadly, it burned down in the year 2000. In 1779, this tavern was the last building before the wild frontier.
On June 18, 1779, a famous general named John Sullivan and his soldiers camped at the tavern. They were on an important journey called the Sullivan Expedition. After their stay, they cut a new road through the wilderness. This road eventually became what we now call Sullivan's Trail.
Tannersville Today
Today, Tannersville is a busy place for shopping. It is home to the Pocono Premium Outlets. Many people visit these stores to find great deals.
Geography and Location
Tannersville is located in a scenic part of Pennsylvania. The elevation of the community is about 883 feet (269 meters) above sea level. This elevation contributes to the area's beautiful mountain views.
