Jessup is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. Jessup is located in North East Pennsylvania. The town of Jessup was named after Judge William Jessup.The early 1890s were very significant for this little town, as numerous new mining operations were opened.Shortly after these were opened, immigrants from Europe were lured to the area by the work available in the booming anthracite coal fields. This town is surrounded by numerous mountain. This City is about 35 minutes away from famous Poconos.
