Montgomery in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

James Jordan (Jardine) Log House

Photographed by James Hulse, November 2, 2019

1. James Jordan (Jardine) Log House Marker

Inscription. Born in Ireland about 1790, James Jordan (also spelled "Jardine") came to Texas in 1826 as part of Jose Vehlein's colony. He built this cabin about 1830 on land obtained from the Mexican government in present Walker County. The hand hewn pine logs were joined by half dovetail notching, and the chimney was fashioned of mud and sticks. In 1976 Mr. And Mrs. B. Carroll Tharp moved the house to this site and restored it.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7882.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 30° 23.578′ N, 95° 41.396′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Texas, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from the intersection of Clepper Drive and Bessie Price Owen Drive, on the left. The marker is located on the northern section of the Fernland Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 770 Clepper Drive, Montgomery TX 77356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also on the American Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Crane Family Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Frontier Colonial Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cathalorri (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wood-Valda Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Montgomery Town Goat (approx. 0.4 miles away); Town of Montgomery

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Montgomery County Jail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Montgomery County, C.S.A. (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

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Photographed by James Hulse, November 2, 2019

2. The James Jordan (Jardine) Log House

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.