This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: solte Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/3097.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've never known of any town in Mifflin County by the name of "Hope". There was an area in Mifflin County, between Strodes Mills and Ferguson Valley, where an old furnace named "Hope Furnace" was located. It could possibly be the area you are seeking. I do not not the years of furnace operation in the 1800's, but the area was large enough to have a Presbyterian Church according to old maps. Unfortunately, no church records have ever been located for this congregation. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.