Scherr, West Virginia Overview
Scherr, West Virginia includes 0 nearby mines. Scherr is an unincorporated community in Grant County West Virginia USA. The community's name is pronounced like sheer. Scherr lies to the west of the community of Greenland at the crossroads of West Virginia Route 42 West Virginia Route 93 and U.S. Route 48 (Corridor H). Scherr is home to a rock quarry asphalt plant and a small country store.The Scherr Formation is named after this town and the type locality of the formation is here.
Quick Facts
- Located in Grant County, West Virginia.
- Scherr, West Virginia sits 475 meters (1,558.4 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Scherr, West Virginia
- 12 Total
- 4 Occurrences
- 4 Prospects
- 4 Producers
Scherr, West Virginia Mines
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