About Tunkhannock, PA
The town of Tunkhannock, which was named for an Indian term, variously translated as "meeting of the waters," "wilderness," "small stream" or "full of timber," is located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, in the East Stroudsburg metro area. According to the town's website, Tunkhannock is considered one of the world's Top 40 "Last Great Places" by The Nature Conservancy. A major attraction in Tunkhannock is the Pocono Raceway. Less than 30 minutes from Tunkhannock is the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, where costumed guides detail the life of the Pennsylvania Dutch family and descendants who lived in the area in the 18th and 19th centuries. Within 10 miles of Tunkhannock are Beltzville State Park, Big Pocono State Park and Hickory Run State Park.
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