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Jonas, Pennsylvania

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Jonas is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] The community is located on Route 534 in Polk Township. It is split between the Effort ZIP code of 18330 and the Kunkletown ZIP code of 18058.[2]

Trexler Boy Scout Reservation is located just southeast of Jonas.

Early photo of Hotel Jonas

Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company has their sub-station located behind the former Hotel Jonas on Jonas Road. It currently housed their retired 1954 GMC along with an active engine and utility truck.[3]

Hotel Jonas was a big part of the Village of Jonas and had been around for many years until it permanently closed on May 5, 2012.[4] Jonas Snyder purchased the original inn building and surrounding land in 1858 and his family built the existing hotel in 1901. The Jonas Hotel began as a small inn that was known as "Sterner's", a rest stop for early travelers through northeastern Pennsylvania. It was situated on a stagecoach road that connected the southwestern end of the Pocono area with towns to the north such as White Haven and cities of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. The road is presently named State Highway 534.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Jonas, Pennsylvania". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ http://www.hipcodes.com/18330/
  3. ^ http://polkfire35.org/
  4. ^ SMITH, CHAD. "Landmark Hotel Jonas to close today". Pocono Record. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  5. ^ http://www.lousweb.com/Jonas%20Hotel/JONAS%20HOTEL%20INTRO.htm

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