The Boston Investigator was the first American newspaper dedicated to the philosophy of freethought. The newspaper was started in 1831 by Abner Kneeland, and published by John Q. Adams.[1]

Boston Investigator
Abner Kneeland, founder
TypeWeekly newspaper
PublisherJ. Q. Adams, George Chapman, Josiah P. Mendum
EditorAbner Kneeland, Horace Seaver
Founded1831
Political alignmentFreethought
Ceased publication1904
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Circulation4,500 (1872)

The newspaper was notable for its anti-religious view, regarding Christian beliefs with harsh skepticism.

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