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1790

The Potowmac Guardian,and Berkeley Advertiser, West Virginia's first newspaper, was issued in Shepherdstown

Nov 14, 1791

The last known issue of the Shepherdstown Potowmac Guardian was printed.

Apr 03, 1792

Publication of the Potomak Guardian, and Berkeley Advertiser resumed in Martinsburg.

Feb 01, 1798

The newspaper's name was shortened from the Potowmack Guardian, and Berkeley Advertiser to the Potomak Guardian

Oct 30, 1799

Armstrong Charlton became publisher

Jan 08, 1800

The last known issue of the Potomak Guardian was printed


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