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 a small place in Whitemarsh Township. It is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. This area is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not a separate city or town with its own government. Instead, it is part of a larger township. People first settled here in the 1700s.
What's in a Name?
The Story Behind Barren Hill
The name "Barren Hill" has an interesting history. No one is completely sure how it got its name. Some people think it might have originally been called "Barn Hill." Over time, the name might have changed a little.
Another idea is that the name describes the area itself. It might have referred to parts of the community that looked "barren." This means they might have been empty or rocky.
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