Jackson's chicago history By hsa2016 Period: Jun 4, 1673 to Oct 8, 1871 the great people and places of chicago Jun 11, 1673 joliet and marquette's exploration Jun 6, 1772 trading post is made Jun 6, 1772 dusable started living in checagou Jun 6, 1803 when Fort Dearborn was built Jun 11, 1812 the war of 1812 Jan 1, 1818 chicago became a city Jan 1, 1871 the burnig of the fire Jun 11, 1933 world fair