Lawrenceville in Gwinnett County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Rhodes Jordan Building
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 6, 2022
1. The Rhodes Jordan Building Marker
the Courthouse Square.
H. Rhodes Jordan, Sr.
1918-1993
For nearly half a century Rhodes Jordan watched over the courthouse square from his upstairs office in this building. Constructed in 1908, this building originally housed Albert B. Jordan's general merchandise store. The top floor soon became the Lawrenceville telephone exchange. Upon his return from law school in Atlanta, Rhodes Jordan established his law practice on the second floor. Following in the tradition of his grandfather and father, who were both Lawrenceville city councilmen, Rhodes Jordan went on to serve eight non consecutive terms as the city's mayor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 33° 57.37′ N, 83° 59.348′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in Gwinnett County. It is on West Crogan Street (Georgia Route 8) east of South Perry Street ( Route 20), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 179 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville GA 30046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont and in Metro Atlanta. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, 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: Shooting Fish in the Streets (here, next to this marker);
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 6, 2022
2. The Rhodes Jordan Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 441 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
