Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site 
2 Mark Bird Ln.
Elverson, PA 19520
610-582-8773
http://www.nps.gov/hofu
National Park: Birding, History, Picnic, Walk
One of the finest examples of a rural American 19th century iron plantation. The buildings include a blast furnace, the ironmaster’s mansion, and auxiliary structures. Hopewell Furnace was founded in 1771 by Ironmaster Mark Bird. The furnace operated until 1883.