Mount Hope Estate, Manheim
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Mount Hope Estate is a National Register of Historic Places-listed property in Rapho and Penn Townships, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The original estate was the center of operations of the Grubb Family Iron Dynasty during the 19th century and included over 2,500 acres, a charcoal iron furnace, a grist mill, housing for employees and tenants, plus supporting structures such as a post office, a general store, a railroad station, a school and a church. The existing mansion and grounds remain from what was once a thriving industrial headquarters complex and small village. ()
Built: 1805 (219 years ago)Visitors per year: 250 thous.Coordinates: 40°13'40"N, 76°25'47"W
Day trips
Mount Hope Estate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Shearer's Covered Bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Mount Hope Estate open?
Mount Hope Estate is open:
- Monday 11 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
- Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
- Friday 11 am - 6 pm
- Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
- Sunday 11 am - 6 pm