Historic Speedwell in Morristown

Historic Speedwell in Morristown

- July 23, 2013

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Historic Speedwell is a beautiful 7.5 acre park which includes the former Speedwell Ironworks and Speedwell Village, in historic Morristown, NJ.

This is the place where the first electric telegraph was demonstrated. Before the Internet, before television, before radio, and even before the telephone – the telegraph eventually allowed a way to almost instantly transmit messages across the country and even overseas. This is one of the most critical inventions – ever!

Stephen Vail was the proprietor of the Speedwell Ironworks. Stephen Vail’s son, Alfred, helped Samuel Morse perfect the telegraph.

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If you are in the area, I heartily recommend a visit! To read more about Speedwell Village, check out:

Historic Speedwell Village: Birthplace of the Telegraph

A Forgotten History: Alfred Vail and Samuel Morse

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Comments

caiteJuly 23, 2013 at 4:46 PM
ok, never been there either!
love that red barn in the 5th pic.
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DebbiJuly 23, 2013 at 11:42 PM
Loved your interesting tour...I am on the west coast and enjoy reading about these places I would love to visit. Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog~I am following yours now too:)
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Travel-PBJuly 24, 2013 at 3:36 AM
So there is some history in the US after all. ;)
Nice shots and it really looks interesting.

You are welcome to check out a report from a recent trip to Rome at my blog. Have fun and keep blogging!
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AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 7:03 AM
nice pics. I find it interesting to read about different places around the world.
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Beth FJuly 24, 2013 at 7:08 AM
Oh wow. Another beautiful place to visit.
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Abelle | The Wows! And Oops! Of LifeJuly 24, 2013 at 7:42 AM
That's a beautiful place. I love the last picture. So lovely!

Just bloghopping! ;o)
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UnknownJuly 24, 2013 at 1:29 PM
A beautiful place to visit

My entry is here.
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Estes Family BlogJuly 24, 2013 at 4:14 PM
What an amazing looking place! I love to visit historical places! Maybe one day I'll make it to Jersey!!
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