BEST Geo-Art: B08/08
Union Township, Berks County, PA
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in southeastern Berks County, near Elverson, is an example of an American 19th century rural "iron plantation". The buildings include a blast furnace, the ironmaster's house and auxiliary structures including a blacksmith's shop, a company store and several workers’ houses.
Hopewell Furnace was founded in 1771. The site's most prosperous time was during the 1820–1840 period with a brief boom in production during the American Civil War. In the mid 19th century changes in iron making, including a shift from charcoal to anthracite rendered smaller furnaces like Hopewell obsolete. The site discontinued operations in 1883.
Hopewell Furnace was founded by this ironmaster ...
A. Mark Bird (N 40° 28.097 W 075° 55.232)
B. Matt Bird (N 40° 28.097 W 075° 55.243)
C. Larry Bird (N 40° 28.089 W 075° 55.232)
D. Mike Bird (N 40° 28.097 W 075° 55.221)
Note: Hopewell Furnace is located at N 40 12.333, W 75 46.100. It was posted to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Note: This cache has the hunting attribute selected. Hunters wear orange, and when the time is right, and so should you. During hunting season, it is best to do this series on a Sunday. The majority of the cache containers are hidden within 10 - 20 feet from the trail. Since these caches are hidden in the woods, you will encounter things like wildlife, poison ivy, bugs, ticks, etc. That is just part of geocaching in the great outdoors. Good Luck.