Jordan House

The Jordan House is an historic building located in , United States. It was built by abolitionist James C. Jordan and was a station on the Underground Railroad in Iowa.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: House
  • Description: listed on the NRHP in Polk County, Iowa
  • Address: 2001 Fuller Road, IA

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Valley Junction-West Des Moines City Hall and Engine House and Walnut Woods State Park.

Tourism office
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The is a historic building located in , United States. Valley Junction was incorporated in 1893, and it was named for the junction of three lines of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad where it was located. is situated 1½ miles northeast of Jordan House.

Nature reserve
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is a state park in , , United States, located in suburban . Within the Des Moines metropolitan area, the park preserves a bottomland hardwood forest featuring the largest natural stand of black walnut trees in North America.

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The is a historic building located in , United States. C.S. Yeaton had the two-story brick commercial building constructed from 1897 to 1898. architect C.C. is situated 1½ miles northeast of Jordan House.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.

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is a city in , United States. Most of the city is in , some of it is in , and small portions extend into and .

Town
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is a city in Walnut Township, , , United States. The population was 5,252 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the – Metropolitan Statistical Area. is situated 3 miles northeast of Jordan House.

Neighborhood
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The is located on the west side , . The district exemplifies the residential styles that were popular in Des Moines from 1912 to 1956. is situated 3 miles east of Jordan House.

Jordan House

Latitude
41.56011° or 41° 33′ 36″ north
Longitude
-93.73391° or 93° 44′ 2″ west
Elevation
840 feet (256 metres)
Levels
2
Open location code
86H8H768+2C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 932661261
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­house
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­heritage
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­yes
Geo­Names ID
4862834
Wiki­data ID
Q6276625
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