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'''Long Pond''' is an unincorporated community in [[Monroe County, Pennsylvania|Monroe County]] in the [[Pocono Mountains]] region of [[Pennsylvania]], a part of the [[Appalachian Mountains]]. It's a community located within Tunkhannock Township. Its [[ZIP code]] is 18334.
'''Long Pond''' is an unincorporated community in [[Monroe County, Pennsylvania|Monroe County]] in the [[Pocono Mountains]] region of [[Pennsylvania]], a part of the [[Appalachian Mountains]]. Long Pond is located within the Tunkhannock Creek Watershed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tctcwa.org/|title=Tobyhanna Creek/Tunkhannock Creek Watershed|website=www.tctcwa.org}}</ref> Its [[ZIP code]] is 18334.


==Geography==
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It is a sparsely populated, rural area. Tunkhannock Township has a population of roughly ~7000 persons, and the demographics are approximately: 54.6% Caucasian/White, 26.4% African American,5% Asian, and 13% Hispanic. <ref>https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/tunkhannocktownshipmonroecountypennsylvania/RHI225219#RHI225219</ref>At $180,000 the average home value here is a bit higher than average. The median age is 39. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 40.{{citation needed|date=September 2014}} <ref></ref>
Long Pond is named after the wetland topography formed by [[Tunkhannock Creek (Tobyhanna Creek tributary)|Tunkhannock Creek]]. Within the Long Pond community are public access lands,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bethlehemauthority.org/public-access#:~:text=Most%20of%20the%20Bethlehem%20Authority's,(PGC)%20Public%20Access%20program.|title=Fall 2021 Please check our "News" section}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/long-pond-preserve-and-hauser-nature-center/|title=Long Pond Preserve and Hauser Nature Center|website=The Nature Conservancy}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wildlandspa.org/mapletract/ |title = Maple Tract Preserve – Wildlands Conservancy}}</ref><ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://trails.dcnr.pa.gov/trails/trail/trailview?trailkey=654 |title=Dixon Miller Recreation Area |publisher=Trails.dcnr.pa.gov |date= |accessdate=2022-07-20}}</ref> containing many species of plants and animals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/HabitatManagement/Documents/IMA%2038%20Long%20Pond%20Preserve.pdf|title = Error}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-1988-07-05-2657294-story.html|title=The Rare and the Diverse Thrive at Pond Preserve the New Poconos |first=The Morning|last=Call|website=mcall.com|date=5 July 1988 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|title=The Pocono Till Barrens: Shrub Savanna Persisting on Soils Favoring Forest|author1=Latham, Roger Earl|author2=Thompson, John E.|author3=Riley, Sarah A.|author4=Wibiralske, Anne W.|year=1996|journal=Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club|volume=123|issue=4|pages=330–349|doi=10.2307/2996782|jstor=2996782}}</ref> Long Pond has been called "the most unique inland freshwater wetland in the state".<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/StateGameLands/Documents/SGL%20Maps/SGL__038.pdf|title = Error}}</ref>


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The climate of Long Pond is variable, and ecosystems vary considerably. Ecosystems range from glacial till barrens habitat, known for frost pockets and unique species and associated insects. Mixed hardwood deciduous forests and vast peat bog swamps. Frost pockets can occur in this region in typically frost free months of June, July, and August.{{cn|date=September 2023}}
Long Pond is named after the unique wetland topography formed by the Tunkhannock Creek, which meanders through the community. Long Pond is perhaps most noteworthy for it's quantity and quality of conserved public access lands. The Bethlehem Authority <ref>https://bethlehemauthority.org/public-access#:~:text=Most%20of%20the%20Bethlehem%20Authority's,(PGC)%20Public%20Access%20program.</ref>, Nature Conservancy<ref>https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/long-pond-preserve-and-hauser-nature-center/</ref>, Wildlands Conservancy <ref>https://www.wildlandspa.org/mapletract/</ref>County of Monroe Open Space Program, and PA Department of Forest and Waters<ref>https://trails.dcnr.pa.gov/trails/trail/trailview?trailkey=654</ref> have protected thousands of acres. Long Pond is home to many species of globally rare, threatened, and endangered plants and animals and has been described as one of the last "great places".<ref>https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/HabitatManagement/Documents/IMA%2038%20Long%20Pond%20Preserve.pdf</ref> <ref>https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-1988-07-05-2657294-story.html</ref><ref>https://www.jstor.org/stable/2996782</ref>


==Demographics==
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Economically, Long Pond is primarily known as the location of [[Pocono Raceway]], a track which hosts two annual [[NASCAR Cup Series]] races, the [[Pocono 400]] in early June and the [[Gander Outdoors 400]] in late July, the [[IndyCar Series]] event [[ABC Supply 500]] in August, and other events.
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Long Pond is a sparsely populated, rural area. It has a population of about 7,000 people, and the demographics are approximately: 54.6% Caucasian/White, 26.4% African American,5% Asian, and 13% Hispanic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/tunkhannocktownshipmonroecountypennsylvania/RHI225219#RHI225219 |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Tunkhannock township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania |publisher=Census.gov |date= |accessdate=2022-07-20}}</ref> At $180,000 the average home value here is a bit higher than average. The median age is 39. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 40.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.movoto.com/demographics/pa/18334/|title=Long Pond PA 18334 Demographics |website=Movoto Real Estate}}</ref>

==Economy==
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Economically, Long Pond is primarily known as the location of [[Pocono Raceway]], a track which hosts an annual [[NASCAR Cup Series]] race, the [[M&M's Fan Appreciation 400|Pocono 400]], in July, and other events. The track formerly hosted a second NASCAR Cup Series race, the [[Pocono Organics CBD 325|Pocono 325]], and an [[IndyCar]] race, the [[ABC Supply 500|Pocono 500]].


In July 1972 the [[Concert 10]] rock festival brought thousands to Long Pond. [[Edgar Winter]], [[Three Dog Night]], the [[Faces (band)|Faces]] featuring [[Rod Stewart]], and others performed during the two day festival.
In July 1972 the [[Concert 10]] rock festival brought thousands to Long Pond. [[Edgar Winter]], [[Three Dog Night]], the [[Faces (band)|Faces]] featuring [[Rod Stewart]], and others performed during the two day festival.

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The climate of Long Pond PA is variable, and ecosystems vary considerably. Ecosystems range from glacial till barrens habitat, known for frost pockets and globally rare flowering species and associated insects. Mixed hardwood deciduous forests and vast peat bog swamps. Frost pockets can occur in this region in typically frost free months of June, July, and August.

==Notable people==
* [[Rob Ramos]], actor and equality activist


==References==
==References==


<ref>https://issuu.com/poconolivingmagazine/docs/plm_aprmay_2021/s/11893467</ref>
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https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/HabitatManagement/Documents/IMA%2038%20Long%20Pond%20Preserve.pdf</ref>
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Long Pond, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Long Pond is located in Pennsylvania
Long Pond
Long Pond
Long Pond is located in the United States
Long Pond
Long Pond
Coordinates: 41°03′12″N 75°27′47″W / 41.05333°N 75.46306°W / 41.05333; -75.46306
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyMonroe
TownshipTunkhannock
Elevation
1,873 ft (571 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
18334
Area code(s)570 and 272
GNIS feature ID1204053[1]

Long Pond is an unincorporated community in Monroe County in the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania, a part of the Appalachian Mountains. Long Pond is located within the Tunkhannock Creek Watershed.[2] Its ZIP code is 18334.

Geography

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Long Pond is named after the wetland topography formed by Tunkhannock Creek. Within the Long Pond community are public access lands,[3][4][5][6][7] containing many species of plants and animals.[8][9][10] Long Pond has been called "the most unique inland freshwater wetland in the state".[6]

The climate of Long Pond is variable, and ecosystems vary considerably. Ecosystems range from glacial till barrens habitat, known for frost pockets and unique species and associated insects. Mixed hardwood deciduous forests and vast peat bog swamps. Frost pockets can occur in this region in typically frost free months of June, July, and August.[citation needed]

Demographics

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Long Pond is a sparsely populated, rural area. It has a population of about 7,000 people, and the demographics are approximately: 54.6% Caucasian/White, 26.4% African American,5% Asian, and 13% Hispanic.[11] At $180,000 the average home value here is a bit higher than average. The median age is 39. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 40.[12]

Economy

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Economically, Long Pond is primarily known as the location of Pocono Raceway, a track which hosts an annual NASCAR Cup Series race, the Pocono 400, in July, and other events. The track formerly hosted a second NASCAR Cup Series race, the Pocono 325, and an IndyCar race, the Pocono 500.

In July 1972 the Concert 10 rock festival brought thousands to Long Pond. Edgar Winter, Three Dog Night, the Faces featuring Rod Stewart, and others performed during the two day festival.

References

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  1. ^ "Long Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Tobyhanna Creek/Tunkhannock Creek Watershed". www.tctcwa.org.
  3. ^ "Fall 2021 Please check our "News" section".
  4. ^ "Long Pond Preserve and Hauser Nature Center". The Nature Conservancy.
  5. ^ "Maple Tract Preserve – Wildlands Conservancy".
  6. ^ a b "Error" (PDF).
  7. ^ "Dixon Miller Recreation Area". Trails.dcnr.pa.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  8. ^ "Error" (PDF).
  9. ^ Call, The Morning (July 5, 1988). "The Rare and the Diverse Thrive at Pond Preserve the New Poconos". mcall.com.
  10. ^ Latham, Roger Earl; Thompson, John E.; Riley, Sarah A.; Wibiralske, Anne W. (1996). "The Pocono Till Barrens: Shrub Savanna Persisting on Soils Favoring Forest". Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. 123 (4): 330–349. doi:10.2307/2996782. JSTOR 2996782.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Tunkhannock township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania". Census.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  12. ^ "Long Pond PA 18334 Demographics". Movoto Real Estate.
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