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Morgan Hill
Highest point
Elevation 673 ft (205 m)  NGVD 29
Geography
Location Northampton County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Parent range Reading Prong
Topo map USGS Easton
Climbing
Easiest route Road

Morgan Hill, or Mammy Morgans Hill is a low mountain in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The main peak rises to 673 feet (205 m), and is located in Williams Township, to the south of Easton. Morgan Hill overlooks the Delaware River, and Interstate 78. It is a part of the Reading Prong of the Appalachian Mountains.

Toponymy

Morgan Hill takes its name from Elizabeth Bell Morgan (c1759 - 1839), widow of Dr. Abel Morgan. A prominent leader in the local community, Mrs. Morgan operated a tavern atop the hill that later bore her name.

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