Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The News
“We are conscious that it is a considerable undertaking to assume the task of editing a daily newspaper. The duties of the position are rather laborious, requiring constant attention: yet we have fully calculated the chances of success and are prepared to abide by the results” — W. T. Delaplaine, Founder of the Frederick Daily News, October 15, 1883
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1883.
Location. 39° 24.906′ N, 77° 24.646′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from North Market Street. This marker is embedded in the sidewalk in front of the Henderickson Building, Now Isabella's Tapas Bar. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 North Market Street, Frederick MD 21701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Capital For A Summer (a few steps from this marker); Kemp Hall (a few steps from this marker); In April 1861 The Legislature Of Maryland Met Here In Special Session (a few steps from this marker); John Thomas Schley (within shouting distance of this marker); Cultures Meet (within shouting distance of this marker); Hood College (within shouting distance of this marker); The Congregation in Frederick (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hood College (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.
Regarding The News. “On October 15, 1883, a Frederick printing company first published The News, an evening newspaper that would eventually become The Frederick News-Post. William T. Delaplaine, grandfather of the current president of Great Southern, began his business career in Frederick in 1880 when he opened a small printing shop. He expanded the operation by establishing the first daily newspaper in Frederick, The News, in October 1883. The business was incorporated in June 1888.” — Wikipedia
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 397 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on August 20, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on August 19, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.