Back in time
Welcome to the historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. We are blessed by the breathtaking views, the natural beauty and the abundance of flora, fauna and wildlife in this region. This is where our rich history begins. The magnificence of the Delaware River and surrounding landscape, attracted the first inhabitants to this area. There is archaeological evidence that Paleolithic man lived here at least 10,000 years ago, immediately after the glacial period. An archeological dig in the early 70’s, by the National Geographic Society, confirmed this fact through the carbon dating of arrowheads and other tools found in the area. The thick forests of Worthington State Forest across the river, the temperate climate, the substantial shad run here in the Delaware River, the wealth of game in the surrounding landscape, and the natural fertility of this beautiful land still make this a desirable place to live and visit.
While standing on the expansive veranda of the historic resort, drink
in the beauty of the river and its surroundings, imagine the people
that lived off this land. The Lenape Indians dominated the Delaware
Region perhaps as early as the 11th Century. The Lenapes were comprised
of three main clans: the wolf, the turtle, and the turkey. The Wolf
clan settled in the Shawnee area and was also known as the Minsi tribe.
Their main village was located on the New Jersey side, somewhere just
opposite of where the Shawnee Inn stands today. A word about the Shawnee
Indians: They spent only a little time in this area and after a disturbance
with the Lenape Indians, they left this valley.....>read
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If these walls could talk
Oh! The Memories...
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort touches the lives of thousands of people
each and every year. From special occasions to exceptional moments in
everyday life, the staff of the Inn is there. Returning year after year
to this beautiful Pocono Mountain's resort has become a very special
Shawnee tradition.
Over the years, people have sent us stories about how their vacation to the historic Shawnee Inn affected their lives. Whether it is a childhood memory, a reminder of family gatherings, or a recollection of good times with friends, Shawnee Inn has impacted the lives of people all over the tri-state area as well as world-wide. We encourage you to tell us your story and it may be included on this site!
To submit your story, select the link to the right and follow the instructions. We look forward to hearing about how much The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort has played a part in your life.