Oregon Sentinel
19th-century newspaper
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The Oregon Sentinel was the first newspaper in southern Oregon. It was published in Jacksonville, Oregon from 1855 to 1888.[1][2]
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Founder | William G. T'Vault |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Ceased publication | 1888 |
| Language | English |
| City | Jacksonville, Oregon |
| OCLC number | 10523005 |
History
The Oregon Sentinel was founded by pioneer William G. T'Vault,[2][3] and was initially named the Table Rock Sentinel, changing its title in 1858.[4][5] It was a decidedly pro-slavery newspaper, despite the practice being illegal in Oregon.[5][6] In the 1980s, the Southern Oregon Historical Society revived the title once again as its own newsletter.[7]
Jacksonville Sentinel
The Jacksonville Sentinel, a distinct newspaper, was founded in 1902 and lasted until 1906.[8][9] It was the only Republican paper in southern Oregon at the time. The Jacksonville Sentinel was edited by Joseph P. Gaston, an American railroad executive and journalist.[10]
