Hinton Formation
| Hinton Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Serpukhovian | |
| The Hinton Formation in Upper Mississippian, West Virginia. | |
| Type | Formation | 
| Underlies | Princeton Sandstone | 
| Overlies | Bluefield Formation | 
| Location | |
| Region | Appalachia and Southeastern United States | 
| Country | United States | 
| Extent | Virginia and West Virginia | 
The Hinton Formation is a geologic formation in West Virginia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period. It is mainly made up of limestone, sandstone, and shale.