Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania

Scenery Hill
Unincorporated community
The Century Inn, also known as Hill's Tavern
Scenery Hill Location within the state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°5′9″N 80°4′13″W / 40.08583°N 80.07028°WCoordinates: 40°5′9″N 80°4′13″W / 40.08583°N 80.07028°W
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Washington
Elevation	1,388 ft (423 m)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes	15360

Scenery Hill, once known alternatively as Hillsborough, is an unincorporated community in North Bethlehem Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It serves as the postal address for most North Bethlehem Township residents. The ZIP code is 15360.

The village is located along U.S. Route 40 which is also known as the National Pike or National Road. It was the first east-west highway constructed in the U.S. Each year a large festival is held along the road in May stretching from parts of Maryland into Ohio. Scenery Hill often features entertainment and other exhibits during the event. Many of the residential and commercial buildings in the community are part of the Scenery Hill Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Century Inn, also known as Hill's Tavern, was constructed in the 18th century and is a historic centerpiece of the village. A fire on August 17, 2015 heavily damaged it.^[1] Many antique shops occupy the old homes along the main thoroughfare. Scenery Hill is home to small Lutheran and Methodist congregations. Many family names have existed in the region since the 18th century. Scenery Hill is surrounded by sheep and cattle farms.

Scenery Hill is located at an elevation of 1388 ft (423 m).^[2]

References

1. Templeton, David (August 18, 2015). "Fire destroys historic Century Inn in Washington County". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PG Publishing Co., Inc). Retrieved August 19, 2015.
2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.