Gurdon Saltonstall Hubbard (August 22, 1802 in Windsor, Vermont – September 14, 1886 in Chicago, Illinois) was an American fur trader, insurance underwriter, and land speculator.
Hubbard first arrived in Chicago on October 1, 1818 as a voyageur.
He went on to build Chicago's first stockyard and help foment a land boom for Chicago in the East.
Author: unattributed Source: History of Chicago. From the earliest period to the present time by Andreas, A. T. (Alfred Theodore), 1839-1900; Published 1884, page 81 License: CC-PD-Mark PD Old