Jonathan Pitney

"Father of Atlantic City"

Dr. Jonathan Pitney (October 2 or 27 or 29, 1797 – August 7, 1869), considered the Father of Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, was a physician who promoted Absecon Island as a healing seashore resort.[1]

  1. ^ "The Atlantic City Free Public Library - Dr. Jonathan Pitney". acfpl.org. Retrieved 2017-08-20.