Barren Hill, Pennsylvania

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Barren Hill
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The Barren Hill fire station in April 2015
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Barren Hill
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Barren Hill
Barren Hill (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°05′14″N75°15′47″W / 40.08722°N 75.26306°W / 40.08722; -75.26306
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
County Montgomery
Township Whitemarsh
Elevation
190 ft (60 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code 610
Website www.whitemarshtwp.org

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.