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.^[3]

Rose Hill Formation
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]

History

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]