Hinton Formation
| Hinton Formation Stratigraphic range: Mississippian |
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The Hinton Formation in Upper Mississippian, West Virginia.
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| Type | Formation |
| Underlies | Princeton Sandstone |
| Overlies | Bluefield Formation |
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 West Virginia
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| Country |
 United States
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The Hinton Formation is a geologic formation in West Virginia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period. It is mainly made up of limestone, sandstone, and shale.
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