Telegraph stations were facilities used in the 19th and early 20th centuries to send and receive messages via telegraph. They played a crucial role in communication, allowing information to travel quickly over long distances using electrical signals transmitted through wires. These stations were often located in cities and towns, serving as hubs for telegraph operators who managed the flow of messages. The invention of the telegraph, attributed to Samuel Morse, revolutionized communication by enabling near-instantaneous transmission of information. Telegraph stations were essential for businesses, governments, and individuals, facilitating everything from news reporting to personal correspondence across vast distances.