Telegraph Key - Cove Fort, UT
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Snowdog
N 38° 36.042 W 112° 34.915
12S E 362248 N 4273653
The Telegraph Office of historic Cove Fort is on display - at Cove Fort, Utah.
Waymark Code: WM178M0
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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In the late 1800s the only way to get a message out fast was by telegraph, and every major installation had a telegraph office. You'll have to take the tour (it's free) to see this fully restored telegraph office, with a complete telegraph system - key, wire, and even a container of acid that served as a battery.
Type of Machine: Telegraph

Year the machine was built: 1880s

Is there online documentation for this machine: [Web Link]

Year the machine was put on display: Not listed

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