Rose Hill Formation
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.
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| Rose Hill Formation |
|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Telychian |
| Formation |
| Keefer Formation |
| Tuscarora Formation |
| Appalachia and Southeastern United States |
| United States |
| Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, United States |
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.
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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- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database".
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