Hillsborough Recorder facts for kids
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Hillsborough Recorder front page from March 1, 1820
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| Type | Weekly newspaper |
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| Founder(s) | Dennis Heartt |
| Founded | February 1820 |
| Political alignment | Whig |
| Language | American English |
| Ceased publication | March 1879 |
| Headquarters | Hillsborough |
| City | Hillsborough |
| Country | United States |
| Readership | Orange County, North Carolina |
| ISSN | 2475-160X |
| OCLC number | 10454745 |
The Hillsborough Recorder was an important weekly newspaper published in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It was started in February 1820 by Dennis Heartt. The very first known issue came out on March 1, 1820. At that time, it was the only newspaper being printed west of Raleigh, North Carolina, which is the state capital.
Early Days of the Newspaper
The Hillsborough Recorder was published once a week. From 1820 until at least 1827, a yearly subscription to the paper cost three dollars.
Political Views
The newspaper supported the Whig Party. Other newspapers in North Carolina that also supported the Whigs included the Raleigh Register, the Fayetteville Observer, the Carolina Watchman (from Salisbury), and the Greensborough Patriot.
What People Read
Many people in Orange County, North Carolina and nearby areas read the Hillsborough Recorder. It was a main source of information for them.
The newspaper shared news about North Carolina politicians. It also gave helpful tips for people like farmers and homemakers. The paper included stories by local writers. It also copied interesting articles from other journals.
Readers could find news about local, national, and international events. It also reported on court cases. Advertisements were a big part of the paper. These ads included things like property for sale, items in local stores, and rewards for lost or stolen goods.
Changes Over Time
Dennis Heartt published the Hillsborough Recorder for almost 50 years. He sold the newspaper in 1869, shortly before he passed away in May 1870.
The newspaper continued to be published in Hillsborough until March 1879. Then, it moved to Durham, North Carolina. When it moved, its name changed to the Durham Recorder.
