William B. Ogden

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1837

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William B. Ogden, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. City of Chicago incorporated

   1837

   Role: First Mayor

   1. 11837 · ChicagoFirst Mayoral Election

      Chicago held its first mayoral election in 1837, electing William B. Ogden as the city's inaugural mayor.

   2. 21837 · ChicagoAdoption of Motto

      Upon incorporation, Chicago adopted the motto 'Urbs in Horto,' meaning 'City in a Garden.'

   3. 3March 4, 1837 · ChicagoCity Incorporation

      Chicago received its city charter from Illinois on March 4, 1837, transitioning from town governance to city status.

Sources

1. History of Chicago Wikipedia