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Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area
History & Culture
 
Detail from an iron stove produced during the early 1800's.  

Did You Know?
The production of cast iron stoves was a mainstay of Hopewell Furnace's operations until 1844. The highpoint of Hopewell's production was in 1839 when 5,152 stoves were produced.

Last Updated: November 02, 2006 at 11:47 EST