Downtown in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Scull

(1765-1828)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 27, 2011

1. John Scull Marker

Inscription. Pioneering editor and publisher who issued first edition of Pittsburgh Gazette, 1786. First newspaper west of Alleghenies, it became the Post-Gazette, 1927. A Berks County native, he was active in Western Pennsylvania's civic affairs; home and print shop were here.

Erected 2005 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.

Location. 40° 26.342′ N, 80° 0.23′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Boulevard of the Allies and Market Street, on the right when traveling east on Boulevard of the Allies. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia.

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Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George B. Vashon (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin R. Delany (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Holy Mass at Fort Duquesne (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company (about 500 feet away); Burke's Landmark (about 500 feet away); The Mansion House (about 500 feet away); Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Building (about 500 feet away); Benedum-Trees Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Also see . . .
1. John Scull - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on July 1, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. John Scull. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on February 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

3. John Scull marker to be rededicated.

John Scull, first editor and publisher of the Pittsburgh Gazette, 1786. image. Click for full size.

via Explore PA History, unjnown

2. John Scull, first editor and publisher of the Pittsburgh Gazette, 1786.

Travelers Journal website entry (Submitted on April 28, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 27, 2011

3. John Scull Marker

Looking east on Boulevard of the Allies

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,761 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on July 1, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.