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Founding of The Almanac Publishing Company
- When
- 1818
- Where
- Morristown, New Jersey
David Young and Jacob Mann founded The Almanac Publishing Company in Morristown, New Jersey, in 1818, establishing the Farmers' Almanac.
David Young, a poet, astronomer, and teacher, held the post for 34 years starting from when he and publisher Jacob Mann first founded The Almanac Publishing Company in Morristown, New Jersey. This event marks the origin of the Farmers' Almanac, which mixes long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and advice on various topics.
Sources
- Farmers' Almanac Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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