Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site PA
Lat, Long: 40.20610637, -75.76766355
Designation: National Historic Site
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.
Weather:
Summers are generally humid with daily temps. averaging 83 degrees (F) for a high and 60 degrees (F) for a low. Daily temps. in January average 38 degrees (F) for a high and 20 degrees (F) for a low. Precipitation averages 3-5 inches of rain per month during spring, summer and autumn. During winter conditions can be icy with snow accumulating up to several inches.
Directions:
On PA Route 345, 5 miles South of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
2 Mark Bird Lane
Elverson, US, 19520
Phone: 6105828773
Email: hofu_superintendent@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entry is free
