| Boston Investigator | |
| Type: | Weekly newspaper |
| Foundation: | 1831 |
| Ceased Publication: | 1904 |
| Political Position: | Freethought |
| Publisher: | J. Q. Adams, George Chapman, Josiah P. Mendum |
| Editor: | Abner Kneeland, Horace Seaver |
| Circulation: | 4,500 (1872) |
| Headquarters: | Boston, Massachusetts |
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]
The newspaper was notable for its anti-religious view, regarding Christian beliefs with harsh skepticism.
