Canadensis, Pennsylvania

Canadensis, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Canadensis
Coordinates: 41°11′31″N 75°15′05″W / 41.19194°N 75.25139°W / 41.19194; -75.25139Coordinates: 41°11′31″N 75°15′05″W / 41.19194°N 75.25139°W / 41.19194; -75.25139
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Monroe
Township Barrett
Government
 • Township Supervisor Ralph Megliola
Elevation 994 ft (303 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 2,164
 • Density 44/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 18325
Area code(s) 570 Exchange: 595
GNIS feature ID 1192235[1]
Website Barrett Township

Canadensis is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. Canadensis is home to a few small shops, restaurants and churches. The "crossroads", which is the intersection of Pennsylvania Routes 447 and 390, is the center of the community. Its name is derived from the Latin word meaning "Of Canada".

Pronunciation

Canadensis is pronounced Can-ah-DEN-sis.

Tourism

Canadensis is the "heart" of the Poconos; it is home to a number of bed & breakfasts. The area is more for the outdoor enthusiasts, mostly during the summer. In the summer Canadensis serves as a home to many sleepaway campers from the tri-state area at Camp Canadensis.[2] There are no actual tourism sites within Canadensis. Canadensis has a few restaurants and small businesses which function to serve the local economy rather than attract tourists.

Transportation

Canadensis has two state roads, Pennsylvania Route 447 and Pennsylvania Route 390, which intersect at the "center" of town.

Bordering towns

Schools

Pocono Mountain School District (Bordering East Stroudsburg Area School District)

Government

Canadensis has no formal government; it is under the jurisdiction of the Barrett Township Supervisors.

References

  1. ↑ "Canadensis". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ http://www.canadensis.com/

External links


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