Located at the center of Hopewell Big Woods, the Furnace is the finest example of an iron plantation in America. Designated as a destination on PA Civil War Trails in 2010, this was the location of the company that produced iron for weapons during the civil war. This national park tells the story of the Civil War homefront, women and children under siege, and the Quest for Freedom. For the complete stories visit pacivilwartrails.com/stories