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Rose Hill Formation

Rose Hill Formation
Stratigraphic range: Silurian
Type Formation
Location
Region  West Virginia
 Virginia
 Maryland
Country  United States

The Rose Hill Formation is a geologic formation in West Virginia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period, and is a source of Iron ore for nearby Iron Foundries.

The region has historically had numerous names by different geological agencies. West Virginia adopted the name Rose Hill Formation, and the name appears on the Geologic Map of West Virginia.



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