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Taken from the State of Illinois website.... When Chicago was incorporated as a town by the state legislature in 1833, its population was approximately 300. By 1871, when only a quarter of the nation's population lived in urban areas and a little under nine percent lived in centers with populations over 250,000, Chicago had grown to 334,270. It then ranked behind only New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. Its phenomenal growth was due to its geographical location, developments in technology, and the westward expansion of the nation in general.
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∙ 12y agoWhen the city was founded in 1833 it had less then 200 residents. The 1840 census recorded 4,470 residents.
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When was Chicago chartered?
Cook county was incorporated in 1832 with Chicago as it's county seat. In August, 1833 Chicago was declared a town with an estimated population of 350. In 1837, with a population of 4,170, Chicago received its city charter.
What team were the Chicago Bears in 1833?
There was not a Chicago Bears in 1833. There were no professional football teams at all.
What is the birthday of Chicago?
1833
When was Chicago?
it was established in 1833
When was Chicago Democrat created?
Chicago Democrat was created in 1833.
When was Chicago originated?
Chicago was founded in 1833 when the Potawatomi Indians were forced out by the Treaty of Chicago.
What historical events happened in Chicago?
The First European trading settlement in Chicago was established in the 1770's. In 1803 Fort Dearborn was established. The Fort Dearborn Massacre of 1812. In 1833 Chicago was established with a population of 200. In 1840 the population was 4,000. The City was incorporated in 1837. The Great Chicago fire was in 1871.
How many people live in Chicago?
3,000,000 people live in the Chicago city limits.
In what year did Chicago first become a town?
1833 was the first year that Chicago became a town
When was Fort Dearborn built?
In about 1833 in or near what is now Chicago.
What is the value of a 1833-1934 Chicago world-fair copper bracelet?
25.00
How old is Chicago?
Chicago was incorporated as a town on August 12, 1833. It was chartered as a city on March 4, 1837.
