US Newspapers and Publications by State

Newspapers, Publications, Papers, and Media Online

The first newspaper in America appeared in Boston in 1690, named the Publick Occurrences. It was published without permission and was immediately stopped. The paper's publisher was arrested, and all copies were destroyed.  Newspaper remained forgotten until 1845 when the only known surviving example was discovered in the British Library. The first successful newspaper was the Boston News-Letter, started by postmaster John Campbell in 1704.

Two more papers were established in the 1720's, in Philadelphia and New York. By the time of the Revolutionary War, around two dozen newspapers were being distributed in the colonies, although Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania would remain the centers of American printing for many years. Many articles in colonial papers, were written by revolutionary propagandists, and influenced public opinion in America against reconciliation with England.

Below is a listing of US Newspapers by State that can be found online for articles on local issues, politics, events, celebrations, people and business in surrounding states. The amount of information available in electronic format varies from state to state.