Chester County's 2024 budget includes Hopewell Furnace among the state and federal parks occupying land within the county; NPS lists the public entrance at 2 Mark Bird Lane in Elverson.
Verified claim · 2026-09-26historic place · Chester County, Pennsylvania
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.
Practical details
Know before you go.
Listed as public accessThe source record lists public access to this place. Check the official page for current conditions.
- Address
- 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA 19520
- County Context
- Chester County includes part of the site's footprint; the NPS visitor entrance is at Elverson, PA.
- Interpretation
- Hopewell Furnace preserves and interprets an 18th-century ironworks village from 1771 to 1883.
- Hours
- The parking areas, restrooms and visitor center are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Interconnecting trails remain open on days the site facilities are closed.
- Trail Connection
- Trails connect with French Creek State Park.
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What the sources support
NPS says Hopewell Furnace's trails interconnect with neighboring French Creek State Park and remain open on days the visitor center and historic buildings are closed.
Verified claim · 2026-09-26