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About Ross Township
Overview
Ross Township is located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, right in the heart of the state's far eastern side. This township is bordered by Chestnuthill Township to the north, Hamilton Township to the east and Polk Township in the northwest.
Ross Township is relatively smaller when compared to other, similar townships in the surrounding area. It holds a total area of 14.4 square miles, with little land being covered with water of any kind. Despite that, the township hosts a wealth of clean water streams that provided significant marketing opportunities for eager early entrepreneurs.
Like other townships in Monroe County, Ross Township is home to many historical monuments and landmarks. The Ross Common Manor, as an example, is a historical district encompassing four buildings and one site on the surrounding historic Ross Common Manor grounds. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Ross Common Springs, as another example, was known for its curative properties; in the late 1800s, in fact, that same water was bottled up and sold throughout the east.
Ross Township Today
Ross Township, like the surrounding townships of Monroe County, is home to a rich historical background. The rich, scenic environment is considered attractive to people looking to find different Pocono homes in the Pocono Mountain region. Any prospective transplants should feel free to learn more about the Pocono real estate opportunities located there.
History
Ross Township was first formed in 1817, originating from a division of Hamilton and Chestnuthill Township. It was named after an assistant judge of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of the time, known as Judge John Ross of Easton.
During the 1700s, Ross Township grew as more settlers passed through the northern portion of the Wind Gap Pass. From there, many natural locations became future vacation destinations like its natural lake, Saylor's Lake. Saylor's Lake also served as a summer resort and the location of winter ice cutting establishments.
Ross Township also shares a border with Northampton County, adjacent to where the Wind Gap resides. This created a natural gap within the Blue Mountains, which allowed settlers and future travelers to easily travel through the mountain.
This helped settlers reach Ross Township, leading to the abundance of early homes and local businesses appearing throughout the township.
As mentioned, Ross is a home to many historical monuments and locations. To commemorate their importance, the Monroe Township Planning Commission recognizes these places as a part of their 'township-wide inventory of historical sites and structures.'
As of now, Ross Township continues to protect the integrity of their historical structures, mainly to enrich the lives of current residents and residents to come.
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