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John Scull

(1765-1828)

 
 
John Scull Marker image. Click for full size.
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: CommunicationsIndustry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission 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. Marker 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.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking 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
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(about 500 feet away); Benedum-Trees Building (about 500 feet away); Work Accidents and the Law (about 600 feet away); Louis Kossuth (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
 
Also see . . .
1. John Scull marker to be rededicated. (Submitted on April 28, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Early Printing in Pittsburgh, 1786-1856. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Submitted on April 28, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.) 

3. John Scull at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on February 20, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
 
John Scull Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 27, 2011
2. John Scull Marker
Looking east on Boulevard of the Allies
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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