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Coordinates: 40°53′44″N 75°19′25″W / 40.89556°N 75.32361°W / 40.89556; -75.32361
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'''Saylorsburg''' is a [[census-designated place]] and [[unincorporated community]] in [[Monroe County, Pennsylvania|Monroe County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. Saylorsburg is located off [[Pennsylvania Route 33]], {{convert|5|mi|km}} northwest of [[Wind Gap, Pennsylvania|Wind Gap]]. As of the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]], its population was 1,126.<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-05-14|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> The village is located in both [[Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania|Ross Township]] and [[Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania|Hamilton Township]].
'''Saylorsburg''' is a [[census-designated place]] and [[unincorporated community]] in [[Monroe County, Pennsylvania|Monroe County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. Saylorsburg is located off [[Pennsylvania Route 33]], {{convert|5|mi|km}} northwest of [[Wind Gap, Pennsylvania|Wind Gap]]. As of the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]], its population was 1,126.<ref name="GR8" /> The village is located in both [[Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania|Ross Township]] and [[Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania|Hamilton Township]].


Saylorsburg is in the [[Pocono Mountains]].<ref>Carl S. Oplinger & Robert Halma, ''The Poconos: An Illustrated Natural History Guide'' (Rutgers University Press: 1988), p. 44.</ref>
Saylorsburg is in the [[Pocono Mountains]].<ref>Carl S. Oplinger & Robert Halma, ''The Poconos: An Illustrated Natural History Guide'' (Rutgers University Press: 1988), p. 44.</ref>
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One of the two main centers of [[Arsha Vidya Gurukulam]] is located here. This is a [[Hindu]] [[Vedic]] teaching center founded by [[Dayananda Saraswati (Arsha Vidya)|Swami Dayananda Saraswati]].
One of the two main centers of [[Arsha Vidya Gurukulam]] is located here. This is a [[Hindu]] [[Vedic]] teaching center founded by [[Dayananda Saraswati (Arsha Vidya)|Swami Dayananda Saraswati]].


==Demographics==
== Wildlife ==
'''Saylorsburg''' is home to some species of wildlife, including [[American black bear|American Black Bear]], [[Gray fox|Gray]] & [[Red fox|Red Fox]], [[White-tailed deer|White-Tailed Deer]], [[Groundhog]], [[Virginia opossum|Virginia Opossum]], [[Raccoon]], and [[Fisher (animal)|Fisher]]. As well, Saylorsburg is also home to several bird species including [[Great blue heron|Great Blue Heron]], [[Wild turkey|Wild Turkey]], and [[Bald eagle|Bald Eagle]]. Although they are not known to be present in Saylorsburg (very few sightings), it is commonly known that [[Elk]] reside in higher elevations in the [[Pocono Mountains]].{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}
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==Notable person==
==Notable person==
*[[Fethullah Gülen]] - founder of the [[Gülen movement]], resides here.
*[[Fethullah Gülen]], founder of the [[Gülen movement]]


==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:02, 29 October 2023

Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Saylorsburg along Wilkes Barre Turnpike
Saylorsburg along Wilkes Barre Turnpike
Saylorsburg is located in Pennsylvania
Saylorsburg
Saylorsburg
Saylorsburg is located in the United States
Saylorsburg
Saylorsburg
Coordinates: 40°53′44″N 75°19′25″W / 40.89556°N 75.32361°W / 40.89556; -75.32361
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyMonroe
TownshipHamilton, Ross
Area
 • Total1.26 sq mi (3.3 km2)
 • Land1.2 sq mi (3 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
669 ft (204 m)
Population
 • Total1,126
 • Density938.3/sq mi (362.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
18353
Area code(s)570 and 272
GNIS feature ID1187049[3]

Saylorsburg is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. Saylorsburg is located off Pennsylvania Route 33, 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Wind Gap. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,126.[2] The village is located in both Ross Township and Hamilton Township.

Saylorsburg is in the Pocono Mountains.[4]

One of the two main centers of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is located here. This is a Hindu Vedic teaching center founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati.

Wildlife[edit]

Saylorsburg is home to some species of wildlife, including American Black Bear, Gray & Red Fox, White-Tailed Deer, Groundhog, Virginia Opossum, Raccoon, and Fisher. As well, Saylorsburg is also home to several bird species including Great Blue Heron, Wild Turkey, and Bald Eagle. Although they are not known to be present in Saylorsburg (very few sightings), it is commonly known that Elk reside in higher elevations in the Pocono Mountains.[citation needed]

Notable person[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  3. ^ "Saylorsburg". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. ^ Carl S. Oplinger & Robert Halma, The Poconos: An Illustrated Natural History Guide (Rutgers University Press: 1988), p. 44.