1930

Here it is clear why we are called Crescent City

[Sue Wilde]

Intriguing

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Makes me wonder how we got the regional name "Poconos". I know it's probably an Indian name. Guess I'll have to google it someday!

[Dixie Goode]

@olivetreeann It comes from the Minsi or Munsee Indian word Pokawachne (pronounced Poke Ah Waak-nay), which means "Creek Between Two Hills." I did google it to check but my Dad's family were from around there too.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@pandorasecho Thanks for checking that out Dixie!! I have a feeling the "creek" is the Delaware- as there are mountains on both sides of it- the PA side and the NJ side. Our well-known landmark is the Delaware Water Gap which is a huge zig-zag carved out by the river not too far from my home.