Levi Jordan Plantation, Antebellum plantation in Brazoria, Texas.
Levi Jordan Plantation is a historic estate in Brazoria, Texas, centered on a two-story Greek Revival house and a large sugar factory building. The grounds include several outbuildings and work areas that demonstrate the scale and complexity of operations that once took place here.
Established in the 1800s, this estate became a major production center for sugar and cotton in the region. The sugar factory that developed here became one of the largest agricultural operations in the area during that period.
The site reflects the daily lives and experiences of all people who lived and worked here, visible through the remaining structures and grounds. Visitors can see how different groups occupied separate spaces on the plantation, revealing the social divisions of that time.
The site is open on specific days and offers guided tours to explain how the plantation functioned and what daily life was like. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk across the grounds and visit multiple buildings.
Archaeological work at this location has uncovered hundreds of thousands of artifacts that reveal details about people whose stories are rarely told. These discoveries provide a rare opportunity to understand perspectives that historical records often overlook or exclude.
Location: Texas
Location: Brazoria
Address: 4 mi. SW of Brazoria on FM 521 just past intersection of FM 521 and FM 524 (Four Corners)
Website: http://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/levi-jordan-plantation-state-historic-site
GPS coordinates: 28.99860,-95.64670
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
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