Historic Speedwell in Morristown

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.













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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ok, never been there either!
ReplyDeletelove that red barn in the 5th pic.
You should go! It's very interesting!
DeleteLoved 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:)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Perhaps you will visit New Jersey one day!
DeleteSo there is some history in the US after all. ;)
ReplyDeleteNice 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!
There is plenty of history in the United States :)
DeleteThank you so much for visiting my blog!
nice pics. I find it interesting to read about different places around the world.
ReplyDeleteI love to read about different places, too.
DeleteOh wow. Another beautiful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's very interesting!
DeleteThat's a beautiful place. I love the last picture. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteJust bloghopping! ;o)
Thank you so much!
DeleteA beautiful place to visit
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Yes, it is!
DeleteWhat an amazing looking place! I love to visit historical places! Maybe one day I'll make it to Jersey!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you do!
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