Cresco, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cresco, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Cresco, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Cresco, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Barrett |
| Elevation | 1,197 ft (365 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18326
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1172678 |
Cresco is a village in Barrett Township, Monroe County in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Cresco is located in the Pocono Mountains. The ZIP Code is 18326. Area Code 570, Exchange: 595.
Other nearby villages include Buck Hill Falls, Canadensis, Skytop, and Mountainhome. Due to the small size and proximity of the surrounding villages, locals often colloquially refer to the area by the township name, Barrett, instead of the village name.
Images for kids
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Brodhead Creek runs through Cresco along State Route 447 and feeds into the Delaware River. Considered one of the birthplaces of American fly fishing, it is a popular spot for trout fishing.
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Cresco Heights (elevation: ~1,719 feet) is a hiking spot near Rattlesnake Falls with views of the Pocono Mountains and the Delaware Water Gap.
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Two horses waiting for riders at Mountain Creek Riding Stables, located on Route 940.
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Erie Lackawanna depot in Cresco
