# Jean Baptiste Point du Sable

Established the first permanent trading post and settlement at the mouth of the Chicago River in the 1770s. The outpost served as a regional hub for European, Native American, and early American traders.

- Region: 312
- Affiliation: Founder of Chicago
- Industry: Frontier Trading & Economic Development
- URL: https://xecon.dev/312/profiles/people/jean-baptiste-point-du-sable
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Baptiste_Point_du_Sable)
2. [DuSable Museum](https://www.dusablemuseum.org/)