 Billboard advertising the North American near the intersection of Broad Street and Cherry Street | |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 26, 1839 |
| Language | English |
| Ceased publication | May 1925 |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| OCLC number | 11148690 |
The North American was an American newspaper published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1839, though it could claim a lineage back to 1771, and published until 1925, when it was purchased by the owner of the rival Public Ledger.