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1. www.nps.gov › hofu › indexHopewell Furnace National Historic Site (U.S. National Park ...

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   May 12, 2024 · Learn how Hopewell Furnace and other "iron plantations" shaped American industrialization from 1771 to 1883. Explore the park's 848 acres, historic structures, virtual tour, and activities for visitors and pets.

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     Welcome to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Hopewell...

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     Mailing Address. Hopewell Furnace NHS 2 Mark Bird Lane...

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     Map of Hopewell Furnace and surrounding area. Shown is the...

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     Operating from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other “iron...

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     · Hopewell's Iron Ore Mines

   • Hopewell Furnace: 250th Anniversary

     250 Years of History, c.1771 to 2021. Hopewell Furnace is...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hopewell_Furnace_NationalHopewell Furnace National Historic Site - Wikipedia

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   Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in southeastern Berks County, near Elverson, Pennsylvania, is an example of an American 19th century rural iron plantation, whose operations were based around a charcoal-fired cold-blast iron blast furnace.

   • Area: 848 acres (343 ha)
   • Nearest city: Reading, Pennsylvania

   • Established: August 3, 1938

3. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g60854-dHopewell Furnace National Historic Site - All You Need to ...

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   Nov 2021 • Couples. This is a must see for any National Park Site lover or history buff. This is a well maintained National Park Service Historic Site. There is a small exhibit about the iron furnace in the visitor center and the Park Ranger and volunteers are happy to share information.

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   • When is Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site open?

     Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is open:Wed - Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
   • What hotels are near Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site?

     Hotels near Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site: (7.82 mi) Three Daughters Inn (2.42 mi) Warwick Woods Campground (2.58 mi) Lakewood Retreat, c...
   • What restaurants are near Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site?

     Restaurants near Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site: (9.98 mi) Frank & Diannah's Arbor Inn (8.80 mi) Shorty's Sunflower Cafe (2.76 mi) Saint P...

4. www.visitphilly.com › things-to-do › attractionsHopewell Furnace National Historic Site | Visit Philadelphia

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   The 848-acre Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site offers an expansive view of a colonial and early-1800s “iron plantation” that used slave and free labor. It is said that enslaved African Americans dug Hopewell’s original headrace that turned the water wheel to fire the furnace.

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   What is the Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site?

   • The 848-acre Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site offers an expansive view of a colonial and early-1800s “iron plantation” that used slave and free labor. It is said that enslaved African Americans dug Hopewell’s original headrace that turned the water wheel to fire the furnace.

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   What is a Hopewell Furnace stove?

   • Hopewell Furnace stove, 10-plate cooking model, with a lower firebox and upper oven for baking. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in southeastern Berks County, near Elverson, Pennsylvania , is an example of an American 19th century rural iron plantation, whose operations were based around a charcoal-fired cold-blast iron blast furnace.

   Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site - Wikipedia

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   Why was Hopewell Furnace changed?

   • The name was changed to better represent Hopewell’s historical name (Hopewell Furnace) and function as an industrial site. While visitors often come for recreational opportunities at Hopewell Furnace and at neighboring French Creek State Park, education remains an important part of the National Park Service’s mission.

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   When was Hopewell Furnace built?

   • Hopewell Furnace was founded about 1771 by ironmaster Mark Bird, son of William Bird, who had been one of Pennsylvania's most prominent ironmasters. The site's most prosperous time was during the 1820-1840 period with a brief return to significant production during the American Civil War.

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