Spanish Hill
| Spanish Hill | |
|---|---|
Spanish Hill from the south, as depicted in an 1881 lithograph | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Coordinates | 41°59′45″N 76°32′58″W / 41.9959074°N 76.5493893°W |
| Geography | |
Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA | |
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.