Rose Hill Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Telychian [1] | |
Type | Formation |
Underlies | Keefer Formation |
Overlies | Tuscarora Formation |
Location | |
Region | Appalachia and Southeastern United States |
Country | United States |
Extent | Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, United States [2] |
The Rose Hill Formation is a geologic formation in West Virginia, United States. This formation dates back to the Silurian period, and is a source of iron ore for nearby foundries. [3]
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. [2]