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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

A National Park Service site preserving an iron-making village and landscape. Chester County includes part of the site's regional footprint; the current public visitor entrance is in the Elverson area.

The Ironmaster Mansion above a garden where two people tend the beds.
Working in the garden outside the Ironmaster Mansion.Photo: NPS staff photo

Before you go

Parking & entrances
Main parking is at 2 Mark Bird Lane. NPS identifies separate ADA parking on Clement Brooke Lane, about half a mile south of the main entrance.
Hours
The Visitor Center, historic buildings, parking and restrooms are open Wednesday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Interconnecting trails remain open when site facilities are closed.
Trails & terrain
The 1.7-mile Raccoon Trail starts near the furnace and enters French Creek State Park. Shared routes include uneven, rocky and hilly terrain; use the trail map for connections.
Restrooms
The public restroom is outside the lower Visitor Center level. On days the site facilities are closed, restrooms are open 9 a.m.–3 p.m. only during the summer schedule from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Accessibility
NPS identifies an ADA parking area off Clement Brooke Lane. Contact the site about the route to buildings or trails before visiting.
Admission & fees
There is no entrance fee.
Dogs
Dogs permitted

Leashed pets are welcome in the historic village but not inside buildings. Keep dogs away from livestock.

Field guide

The place in detail.

History
Hopewell Furnace preserves and interprets an 18th-century ironworks village from 1771 to 1883.
Trail connection
The Raccoon Trail is 1.7 miles and starts near the furnace before entering French Creek State Park. The larger shared trail network includes rocky, uneven and hilly routes.
Visitor Access
The main lot is at 2 Mark Bird Lane. NPS identifies separate ADA parking on Clement Brooke Lane, about half a mile south of the main entrance.
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