Hopewell Forge Mansion
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N 40° 14.166 W 076° 19.971
18T E 386619 N 4454814
Quick Description: I'm back! I was missing for years, but I'm back!
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2009 5:28:46 AM
Waymark Code: WM7GCF
Views: 2
Long Description:
Marker Text: Built c. 1740 by Peter Grubb, pioneer ironmaster at nearby Cornwall Furnace, and named for the Upper and Lower Hopewell Forges located on Hammer Creek near the house. Remnants of the forge dams may still be seen in the creek.
Marker Name: Hopewell Forge Mansion
County: Lancaster
Date Dedicated: 07/11/1959
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: U.S. 322, 2 miles W of Brickerville
Category: Business & Industry, Iron
Website: [Web Link]
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