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Freedom seekers would not have stayed in the main house. Where would they have stayed and why?
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James Jordan was a politician who made laws, and an abolitionist who broke laws. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being in both roles?
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The Jordan House
West Des Moines, Iowa


The Jordan House, a grand Victorian home, is known to be a stop on the Underground Railroad. It is a two-story home featuring a magnificent entrance. When James Jordan first settled in the area, he first took shelter in a lean-to tent, then a log cabin, and then began building the house we see today. It is one of the oldest structures in Polk County. James Jordan was a known abolitionist, and his house is a known stop on the Underground Railroad.
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