Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Overview of the Hopewell Furnace "iron plantation" community in operation during its prime.
Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant for the time. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the business, technology and lifestyle of our growing nation.
Map showing location of park.
Melted iron pouring into a mold from a metal bucket.
Photo by NPS/ A.Rich
Side view of Hopewell Stove in front of wagon running gear.
Photo by NPS Photo
a large dirt pile with smoke coming out of the top. A park ranger scopes more dirt with a shovel.
Photo by NPS / G. Bullough
buildings varying in size on either side of a gravel path.
Photo by NPS Image