Six Hill | |
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  Six Hill Location within the state of West Virginia  Six Hill Six Hill (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°11′39″N81°7′57″W / 39.19417°N 81.13250°W Coordinates: 39°11′39″N81°7′57″W / 39.19417°N 81.13250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ritchie |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1555634 [1] |
Six Hill is an unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States.
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