Jordan House, Underground Railroad station in West Des Moines, United States.
The Jordan House features sixteen period rooms with antique furnishings, displaying Gothic and Italianate architectural elements throughout the two-story structure.
James Jordan, who began construction in 1850, transformed from a Virginia cattle farmer into an influential figure who assisted hundreds of freedom seekers.
The house contains preserved coded letters between Jordan and fellow abolitionists, documenting communications of the Underground Railroad network in Iowa.
Visitors can participate in guided tours of the Jordan House on Fridays and Sundays, with advance ticket purchases required through the Historical Society.
John Brown, the famous abolitionist, found shelter at Jordan House while leading groups of formerly enslaved individuals toward their freedom in Canada.
Location: Iowa
Part of: Underground Railroad
Address: 2251 Fuller Rd.West Des Moines, Iowa
GPS coordinates: 41.56000,-93.73472
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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