Spanish Hill

Spanish Hill
Spanish Hill from the south, as depicted in an 1881 lithograph
Highest point
Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Coordinates41°59′45″N 76°32′58″W / 41.9959074°N 76.5493893°W / 41.9959074; -76.5493893
Geography
Spanish Hill is located in Pennsylvania
Spanish Hill
Spanish Hill

Spanish Hill is a hill located in the borough of South Waverly, Pennsylvania. Opinions regarding the origin of structures found on the site vary from embankments created by early farmers, to the remnants of a Native American village and battlements, due to the site's similarity to the description found in the account of Étienne Brûlé of a settlement called Carantouan. The area in the hill's vicinity was previously occupied by Susquehannock Native Americans. It was a common site for both amateur and professional archaeology, as well as relic hunting. The source of the name remains unknown, but various theories have been proposed as to its origin.