Barren Hill, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Barren Hill
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The Barren Hill fire station in April 2015
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 Barren Hill
Location in Pennsylvania
Barren Hill
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Whitemarsh |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 610 |
Barren Hill is an unincorporated community in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. It was first settled in the 18th century.
Etymology
The origin of the town's name is uncertain. While probably a corruption of Barn Hill, it might refer to the sheer barren areas in the community.
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