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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site The Cast House covered with a blanket of snow.
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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Public Transportation

There are no public transportation systems that directly service the park.

Bus:

Greyhound bus services are located in Reading, Pennsylvania, approximately 15 miles from the park.

Train:

Amtrak and regional rail service is available at Downingtown Pennsylvania, approximately 20 miles from the park.

Plane:

The nearest airports to Hopewell Furnace are Philadelphia International Airport (PA) and Harrisburg International Airport (PA). Both are approximately 1 1/4 hours travel time from the park by automobile. 

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Charcoal mound steaming and smoldering as it changes from wood into charcoal.

Did You Know?
Early iron works depended on large stands of forests to produce their fuel. The Hopewell Furnace consumed approximately one acre of woodland (converted into charcoal) per day of iron production.
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Last Updated: August 19, 2006 at 15:47 MST