John Scull

(1765-1828)

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 PA's civic affairs; home and print shop were here.

Marker is at the intersection of Boulevard of the Allies and Market Street, on the right when traveling east on Boulevard of the Allies.

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