Along with the many nationalities of people that immigrated to North America came animals unknown to the continent. Domesticated animals including horses, cows, pigs, sheep, and various species of fowl became common in early communities. Hopewell maintained a number of animals that provided food, power, and clothing materials necessary for the daily operations of the furnace and the lifestyle of its workers.
Today, Hopewell retains some of the same types of animals that would have been here when the furnace was in full operation. They serve as living examples of the work and life that made up the iron furnace community.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service