When was Wall Street first established?

Wall Street was first established in the late 17th century, around 1624, when Dutch settlers built a protective wall on what is now Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The area became a center for trade and commerce, and by the late 18th century, it evolved into the financial district we recognize today. The New York Stock Exchange, founded in 1792, further solidified Wall Street's status as a financial hub.