It was established in 1874 as Jarlsbergeren, and assumed the name Hortens Avis in 1875.
From 1880 Hortens Avis was an organ for the Liberal Party.
The newspaper has also called itself Jarlsberg Tidende and Hortens Blad.
Among its editors were later Commanding Admiral of Norway Henry Diesen.
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