Newspapers founded in Washington, D.C., during the 18th and 19th centuries

[1] They included daily, weekly, and monthly newspapers, mostly published in English, with a few in German and one in French.

Many reported on news of national government affairs, since Washington, D.C., is the capital seat of the United States of America.

Georgetown, originally part of the state of Maryland, was the first populated place in Washington, D.C.

This included newspapers found at Union military camps and hospitals during the American Civil War.

The Washington Post, founded in 1877, continues to be published as a national newspaper in the 21st century.