James Jordan was an early pioneer in 1846 and established early Valley Junction, Iowa. He was a senator in in 1854 and was instrumental in getting the state capitol moved from Iowa cityto Des Moines and in getting the first railroad into Des Moines. During the 1850's fugitive slaves were hidden at his home known as the Underground Railroad. His home is still at 2001Fuller Rd in West Des Moines and is listed on the National Historical Register. It is the oldest existing home in Polk County, and is open for tours. He owned over 1000 acres of land in the area, some of which he gave to the city and is now called the Jordan Cemetery.
James Jordan was an early pioneer in 1846 and established early Valley Junction, Iowa. He was a senator in in 1854 and was instrumental in getting the state capitol moved from Iowa cityto Des Moines and in getting the first railroad into Des Moines. During the 1850's fugitive slaves were hidden at his home known as the Underground Railroad. His home is still at 2001Fuller Rd in West Des Moines and is listed on the National Historical Register. It is the oldest existing home in Polk County, and is open for tours. He owned over 1000 acres of land in the area, some of which he gave to the city and is now called the Jordan Cemetery.
Family Members
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Benjamin Pittman Jordan
1838–1926
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Emily Agnes Jordan Hanawalt
1842–1918
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Henry Clay Jordan
1844–1918
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John Quincy Jordan
1846–1916
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James F Jordan
1848–1924
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George Benton Jordan
1851–1921
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Ella Jordan Cook
1857–1909
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Eva Jordan
1860 – unknown
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Calvin Smith Jordan Sr
1862–1937
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Edward Jordan
1868–1942
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Eda Jordan
unknown–1893
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