Speedwell Ironworks, Morristown

Name: Speedwell Ironworks
Address: 333 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, 07960-9384, United States
Telephone: +1 973-285-6550

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Speedwell Ironworks was an ironworks in Speedwell Village, on Speedwell Avenue, just north of downtown Morristown, in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. At this site Alfred Vail and Samuel Morse first demonstrated their electric telegraph. Speedwell Ironworks also provided most of the machinery for the SS Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The site is still open to the public, and has seven buildings on display. The site, now named Historical Speedwell, is a historic site of the Morris County Park Commission. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974. ()

Built: 1837 (187 years ago)Elevation: 318 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°48'51"N, 74°28'50"W

Address

333 Speedwell AveMorristownMorristown 07960-9384 United States

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+1 973-285-6550

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Speedwell Ironworks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mennen Arena, Morristown Green, Morristown National Historical Park, Acorn Hall.

~1540 ftE
Arenas and stadiums, Game and entertainment center, Hockey
Mennen Arena, Morristown
8 min walk • The William G. Mennen Sports Arena, commonly called the Mennen Sports Arena or the Mennen Arena, is a 2,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Morris Township, New Jersey. It hosts various local concerts and sporting events for the area.
1.2 miS
Park
Morristown Green, Morristown
31 min walk • Morristown Green, most commonly referred to as the Green, is a historical park located in the center of Morristown, New Jersey.
1.4 miSE
Park
Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown
36 min walk • Morristown National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park, headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, consisting of four sites important during the American Revolutionary War: Jockey Hollow, the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense and the New Jersey Brigade Encampment site.
1.6 miSE
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Acorn Hall, Morristown
41 min walk • Acorn Hall is an 1853 Victorian Italianate mansion located at 68 Morris Avenue in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 3, 1973, for its significance in architecture.
1.2 miS
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Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Morristown
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1.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Ford Mansion, Morristown
37 min walk • Located in Morristown, New Jersey, US, the Ford Mansion is a classic 18th-century American home built by Jacob Ford, Jr. in 1774 and now owned by the National Park Service as a part of the Morristown National Historical Park.
0.7 miN
40°49'27"N • 74°28'53"W
First Presbyterian Church, Morristown
18 min walk • Church
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Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery, Morristown
23 min walk • Evergreen Cemetery is a cemetery located in Morristown, in Morris County, New Jersey.
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Dr. Jabez Campfield House, Morristown
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Speedwell Ironworks?

Nearby attractions include Mennen Arena, Morristown (8 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Morristown (18 min walk), Evergreen Cemetery, Morristown (23 min walk).

How to get to Speedwell Ironworks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Speedwell Ironworks:

Train

Morris Plains (26 min walk)
Morristown Station;Morristown (32 min walk)