Morton McMichael

Morton McMichael (October 2, 1807 – January 6, 1879) was an American newspaper editor, publisher, civic leader and mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1866 to 1869.

He worked as the editor of ''The Saturday Evening Post'' and ''Godey's Lady's Book'' and as editor-in-chief of the ''Saturday Courier''. He co-founded the ''Saturday Gazette'' and was publisher of ''The North American''. He chaired the Executive Consolidation Committee that developed the Act of Consolidation of 1854 to expand the borders of the city of Philadelphia and include all of Philadelphia County. He served as president of the Fairmount Park Commission.

McMichael Park, Morton McMichael Elementary School and the McMichael Room in the Philadelphia Union League are all named in his honor. Provided by Wikipedia