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Jordan House Museum

2001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 USA

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Opens Fri 11a
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“one of the oldest structures in Polk Country”

The Jordan House, a stately Victorian home of Italianate Gothic design, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a member of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program. It is one of the oldest structures in Polk Country and the oldest in West Des Moines. Built by one of West Des Moines’ first settlers, James C. Jordan, the house today serves both as a museum for West Des Moines and as the office of West Des Moines Historical Society. The sixteen period rooms serve as a fitting backdrop of displaying the many antique treasures gathered from the rich heritage of West Des Moines. Visitors will also be interested in both the Underground Railroad Exhibit and the many artifacts from the regular railroad which played an important role in the early years of West Des Moines.

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Mary T.

I like to squeeze in a museum when I can in a city that is unfamiliar to me. This stop was truly on a whim. My main reason for dropping by Des Moines was to see an Iowa Wild game. The following... Read more

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Amy B.

Great tour. Guide was very knowledgeable. Home has several of the original articles. We took our 3 teenagers, 2 girls(12&14) and a boy (15), and they all enjoyed it. Not once did they get on their... Read more

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James M.

History and Food...not sure if one promotes the other, but the Jordan House is an important stop if you are into early Iowa history or like me, a fan of anything concerning the Underground... Read more

Jordan House Museum

2001 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, Iowa
50265 USA
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