Jessup is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States.

It was presented to the Luzerne County Court for incorporation as the Borough of Winton in December 1876.

The early 1890s were very significant for the 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.

31.4% of households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% were one person aged 65 or older.