Newspapers founded in Washington, D.C., during the 18th and 19th centuries
More than 405 newspapers were founded in Washington, D.C. , during the 18th and 19th centuries.[ 1] They included daily, weekly, and monthly newspapers , mostly published in English, with a few in German and one in French. Many reported on news of national government affairs, since Washington, D.C. , is the capital seat of the United States of America . Thomas Jefferson helped establish some of the early newspapers. During the American Civil War , some newspapers were founded and published in military camps and hospitals within Washington, D.C., including Brookland , Tenleytown , Carver General Hospital , Finley General Hospital , Armory Square Hospital , and Kalorama .[ 2] [ 1] [ 3] Most of these newspapers ceased publication before 1900, but a few survived to the 20th century, including the Evening Star , and at least one to the 21st century: The Washington Post .
Newspapers by founding date
1700s
Georgetown , originally part of the state of Maryland , was the first populated place in Washington, D.C. The first newspapers appeared in Georgetown, which became an independently municipal government within the District of Columbia , along with the City of Washington , the City of Alexandria (retroceeded to Virginia in 1846),[ 4] and the newly created County of Washington and County of Alexandria (retroceded to Virginia in 1847, now Arlington County, Virginia).[ 5] [ 6] See Defunct newspapers of Virginia for newspapers that were part of the District and then became part of Virginia.[ 7] [ 8] [ 1]
1800–1829
Between 1800 and 1829, 68 newspapers were founded in the area that is now Washington, D.C. All of these newspapers ceased printing by 1891.[ 1]
National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser, 1800–1810
1830–1859
Evening Star, October 9, 1854
There were 143 newspapers founded in Washington, D.C. between 1830 and 1859. The Daily Evening Star , founded in 1852, continued publication under several different names until it ceased publication in 1981, as the Washington Star .[ 1]
1860–1899
Washington Post and Union
There were 184 newspapers founded in Washington, D.C. between 1860 and 1899. This included newspapers found at Union military camps and hospitals during the American Civil War. The Washington Post , founded in 1877, continues to be published as a national newspaper in the 21st century. Several African American-owned newspapers were founded during reconstruction in Washington, D.C., including The National Savings Bank in 1868 and the New National Era and New Era in 1870.[ 1]
Front pages
The Daily Republic , July 6, 1853
The New Era , January 13, 1870
The Washington Bee , May 29, 1886
The Colored American , November 25, 1899
Washington Times , February 15, 1922
References
^ a b c d e f "Search for newspapers in Washington, D.C." Chronicling America, Historic American Newspapers, Library of Congress . Retrieved February 21, 2020 .
^ Crew, Harvey W.; Webb, William Bensing; Wooldridge, John (1892). Centennial History of the City of Washington, D.C. Dayton, OH: United Brethren Publishing House. pp. 89– 92.
^ a b c d "About The national intelligencer and Washington advertiser. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1800-1810" . Chronicling American, Library of Congress . Retrieved February 12, 2020 .
^ "Get to know D.C. – Frequently Asked Questions About Washington, D.C." History Society of Washington, D.C. Archived from the original on February 6, 2007.
^ Richards, Mark David (Spring–Summer 2004). "The Debates over the Retrocession of the District of Columbia, 1801–2004" (PDF) . Washington History . www.dcvote.org: 54– 82. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 18, 2009. Retrieved January 16, 2009 .
^ "An Old City's History: The Simple Annals of Our Venerable Suburb". The Washington Post . July 24, 1878.
^ Ingram John Van Ness (1912). A Checklist of American Eighteenth Century Newspapers in the Library of Congress . Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office. pp. 17– 18. Retrieved February 24, 2020 .
^ WPA Federal Writers Project (1937). Washington City and Capitol . Government Printing Office. pp. 171– 182. Retrieved February 24, 2020 .
^ "The National Republican" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 25, 2020 .
^ "Daily National Republican" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 25, 2020 .
^ "The Critic" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 25, 2020 .
^ "Daily National Republican" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 25, 2020 .
^ "Daily Critic" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 25, 2020 .
^ "National Republican" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 25, 2020 .
^ "Washington Sentinel" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 25, 2020 .
^ "The National Tribune" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 25, 2020 .
^ "The Washington Post" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 25, 2020 .
^ "The Washington Weekly Post" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 25, 2020 .
^ "The Evening Critic" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 25, 2020 .
^ "The Bee" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 25, 2020 .
^ "The Hatchet" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 27, 2020 .
^ "The Washington Bee" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 27, 2020 .
^ "The National Republican" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 28, 2020 .
^ "Washington Critic" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 28, 2020 .
^ a b c d e f "Washington Critic" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 28, 2020 .
^ a b "The Critic and Record" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 27, 2020 .
^ "The Suburban Citizen" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 27, 2020 .
^ "The Colored American" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 27, 2020 .
^ a b c "The Washington Times" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 27, 2020 .
^ "The Evening Times" . Library of Congress . Retrieved February 27, 2020 .
Bibliography
S. N. D. North ; United States Department of the Interior (1884). "Catalogue of Periodical Publications: District of Columbia" . History and Present Condition of the Newspaper and Periodical Press of the United States . Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office. OCLC 1850475 .
James T. Haley, ed. (1895), "Newspapers: District of Columbia" , Afro-American Encyclopaedia , Nashville: Haley & Florida, hdl :2027/inu.30000029292855 , OCLC 219597043
"District of Columbia" . American Newspaper Directory . New York: George P. Rowell . 1900. hdl :2027/umn.31951002273861a .
"District of Columbia" . American Newspaper Annual & Directory . Philadelphia: N. W. Ayer & Son . 1922. pp. 143+. hdl :2027/umn.31951001295695n .
Federal Writers' Project (1937), "Washington Journalism" , Washington, City and Capital , American Guide Series , Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, pp. 170+, hdl :2027/uc1.b3850087 – via HathiTrust