Tobyhanna: Train Station, Millpond, and Village History

The village of Tobyhanna lies on the banks of Tobyhanna Creek and combines a connection to nature with a tangible local history. The village is surrounded by wooded terrain and state game lands. At the same time, Tobyhanna Station and Tobyhanna Millpond #1 tell of different aspects of the area: railroad history on the one hand, and tools and equipment for the annual ice harvest on the other. If you’re looking for a vacation rental in Tobyhanna, these interests can help you decide which experiences you’d like to shape your stay.

Train Station and Local History

Tobyhanna Station was built in 1908 by the Lackawanna Railroad. Today, the Pocono Rail Historical Society operates Tobyhanna Train Station as a museum and model railroad club. This makes both railroad history and model railroading specific subjects you can discover in Tobyhanna. Those interested in local history will find a different perspective here than at the millpond: the focus is on the station and model railroad club, not the tools used for the ice harvest.

Tobyhanna Station has set visiting hours, with one important condition: it is open Saturdays from 12 to 4 p.m. from May through December, weather permitting?

Millpond, Hike, and Ice Harvest

An optional half-mile hike leads to Tobyhanna Millpond #1. At the millpond are centuries-old tools and equipment that are still used for the annual ice harvest. This connection to the ice harvest differs from the station’s railroad history and offers another perspective on Tobyhanna’s history.

If you’re weighing local history against a connection to nature as you plan your trip, these places offer different points of interest. The station has clearly specified opening hours, subject to volunteers being available. The millpond can be reached by the optional hike; the focus there is on the tools and equipment used for the ice harvest. Which of these experiences interests you more may influence how you spend your days in Tobyhanna.

Get to Know Tobyhanna

The town’s naming history is also part of its identity: Tobyhanna was first called Naglesville. The Coolbaugh Township Historical Association also offers a virtual tour of the village of Tobyhanna. You can include this digital tour in your exploration of the area. Together with the train station and millpond, this gives you several ways to learn about Tobyhanna: through its former name, the railroad, the ice harvest, or a virtual tour. The virtual tour focuses on the village, while the station and millpond represent specific historical topics.

More places to discover: Bartonsville, Scotrun, Stroudsburg, Delaware Water Gap, Tannersville, Pocono Summit, Canadensis, and Skytop.

For the broader travel overview: Monroe.