Jordan House

This stately Victorian home was built in 1850 and added to in 1870 by the first white settler in West Des Moines, James C. Jordan. Completely refurbished, this mansion was once part of the Underground Railroad and today houses 16 period rooms, a railroad museum, West Des Moines community history and a museum dedicated to the Underground Railroad in Iowa.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
1-4 Wed. and Sat., 2-5 Sun., May-Sep., or by appointment.
Address
2001 Fuller Rd., West Des Moines
Phone
515-225-1286
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.wdmhistoricalsociety.org
Map
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The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

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