Speedwell Ironworks

Speedwell Ironworks, located in Speedwell Village, New Jersey, is a historic site where Alfred Vail and Samuel Morse first demonstrated the electric telegraph in 1838. This National Historic Landmark, designated in 1974, features seven preserved buildings, including the Vail House, which showcases 19th-century life and original family artifacts. Visitors can explore exhibits on the SS Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, and view an operational waterwheel. The site serves as a public park and museum, offering insights into early industrial innovation and communication history.