What are the oldest companies in the United States?
Here is a list of the oldest companies in the United States.
| Company | Founded | Founder | Headquarters | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The John Stevens Shop | 1705 | John Stevens | Newport, Rhode Island | Stone Carving |
| 2. | The Rowland Company | 1732 | Benjamin Rowland | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Manufacturing |
| 3. | Caswell-Massey | 1752 | Dr. William Hunter | Edison, New Jersey | Perfume |
| 4. | The Hartford Courant | 1764 | Thomas Green | Hartford, Connecticut | Newspaper |
| 5. | Baker's Chocolate | 1765 | Dr. James Baker and John Hannon | Confectionary | |
| 6. | Laird & Company | 1780 | Robert Laird | Scobeyville, New Jersey | Distillery |
| 7. | BNY Mellon | 1784 | Alexander Hamilton | New York City, New York | Banking |
| 8. | D. Landreth Seed Company | 1784 | David Landreth | Shelburne, Vermont | Seeds |
| 9. | King Arthur Flour | 1790 | Henry Wood | Norwich, Vermont | Food |
| 10. | Bloomfield, Connecticut | 1792 | Unspecified | Bloomfield, Connecticut | Healthcare |