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Barren Hill
The Barren Hill fire station in April 2015
The Barren Hill fire station in April 2015
Barren Hill is located in Pennsylvania
Barren Hill
Barren Hill
Location in Pennsylvania
Barren Hill is located in the United States
Barren Hill
Barren Hill
Location in the United States
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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