Dyberry

Dyberry is a small, unincorporated community located within Dyberry Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Though modest in size, it holds historical significance and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pocono Mountains region.

🏘️ Village Overview

• Township: Dyberry Township
• County: Wayne County, PA
• ZIP Code: 18431 (served by nearby Honesdale)
• Elevation: Approximately 1,509 feet (460 meters)
• School District: Wayne Highlands School District
• Congressional District: PA-8

🏞️ Geography & Setting

• Waterways: Located near the confluence of the East and West Branches of Dyberry Creek
• Nearby Communities: Tanners Falls, Bethany, Honesdale
• Landscape: Forested hills, creeks, and rural roads typical of northeastern Pennsylvania

🕰️ Historical Significance

• Established: Circa 1804, making it one of the earliest settlements in Wayne County
• Founders: John Kizer (1797), Thomas Spangenburg (1798), and other early pioneers from New Jersey and Europe
• Industry Roots: Dyberry was home to early gristmills, sawmills, and tanneries, including the famous Tanners Falls tannery built in 1851
• County Seat History: Dyberry was originally the county seat until Bethany took over in 1821

🏡 Community Character

• Residential Feel: Sparse population with single-family homes and farmland
• Atmosphere: Quiet, rural, and historically rich
• Population: Approximately 1,400 residents in the broader township as of the 2010 census